Author: The Cockroach

A long update!

I keep meaning to check in. I’m kind of in the “if you don’t have anything nice to say…” mindset. Not that cancer was ever nice. Being separated sort of puts a weird spin on things, too. I’m not here…

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This post will probably be as winding as my life seems to be, so pardon the train of thought. If you haven’t heard from me in a while, I’m sorry. It’s probably for the best, though, because I’m not a…

Living Out Loud

I’ve noted that I’ve been feeling a little lost. It was nine months of crisis mode, and then you’re done. Well, kinda done. I’m excited to be “back”–whatever that means–but I don’t really remember what it was like before all…

Laura’s Chemotherapy Tips

I had plans to write this post at some point, but a dear friend of mine has a parent about to embark on the chemo ride. If you don’t mind sending out those good, healing vibes out into the universe…

It’s an implant!

What. The. Fuck. I’m working backwards because today was surprising. I went in for my first Zoladex shot. All I knew about it was that it’s supposed to suppress my hormones and that I’ll get it every quarter. Well, my…

Goodbye, Port

Had my regular Phesgo injection on Thursday. I mentioned that I can now get the port removed so it got scheduled for TOMORROW. That went by quick. I remember the pulling from the first time, but now that I’ve had…

The End…of Radiation

I am done with radiation. Yay! I am having mixed feelings about it. Boo! And not necessarily the cancer, either. Life still happens even when your own little world feels like it’s on hold. I kept starting and stopping posts…

Patience

It’s a virtue but also hard to come by. It’s never been easy for me. I’m generally decisive and hate waiting for things but let me tell you, you do a fuckton of waiting and you have to be patient…

The Flat Movement

The Flat Movement

Disclaimer/Warning I will be posting a photo of my chest post-double mastectomy. I acknowledge that professional contacts do read this blog. If you choose to read on, know that. I am choosing to publish a photo, publicly, of my chest…