A Girl Gets a Haircut
A point comes in every chemotherapy where one confronts the question of hair loss. Brandi’s approach: have some fun with it.
I Remain
[Editor’s Note: This article was originally published as Science Fiction Geek Love on Brandi’s blog.] As part of our two-year courtship beginning in 1998, Randin introduced me to the Dune series by Frank Herbert. We read the books (yes, even God Emperor) and discussed them […]
Lies My Father Told Me
Yesterday a dear friend and I were discussing how convincingly folks rattle off speculation as truth, and how, without some thought, easy it is to believe them. One of my father’s favorite truths was that once you start going to the doctor, they’ve got you. […]
The Kidney Report
Flower Remedies | Lymphoblaster | Brandi Chase
Yesterday I spent a little time researching Edward Bach and his Bach Flower Remedies. One of the CNAs (Kishore) recommended I try a few, and of course, subtle as they are I have still noticed a difference in my overall well-being. I’ve always know about Rescue […]
There and Back Again | Lymphoblaster | Brandi Chase
I had a wild experience the other night, after my first dose of the chemotherapy “Dr. Rubicen” (doxorubicin), and being totally, utterly saturated with fluids to the point of a cylindrical shape. It was hard to breathe, laying there. My room filled with shadows. All […]
A Stroll | Lymphoblaster | Brandi Chase
First off, I’ve been peeing like a race horse for days. I don’t write this to be crass, but because I learned last night that there’s a reason for the expression related to my treatment. Race horses are often given “lasix” to make them pee, […]
I’ve got it ALL. T-Cell
Today’s menu: Prednisone (in the vein) Cytarabine (in the spinal fluid) Today’s events Spinal Tap (yeah baby!) Bone Marrow Biopsy (left posterior illiac crest) “Muppets From Space”