Let's talk about ports

At this time tomorrow, I will be experiencing the joy of port placement. You may be asking, what in the world is a port and what's the big deal? Well, it's just another brick in the road. The port is actually a wonderful thing. If it wasn't for a  port, chemo would have to be administered via IV...put in every treatment session. Goodbye veins, hello blowout!  The other silver lining is that the port can be used by everyone! They can take blood, give meds without multiple sticks. Woohoo!!

The port is placed during an outpatient procedure. It should only take about 30 minutes and my lovely surgeon will be doing the honors. Once the procedure is complete, they'll take a quick x-ray because there is a risk of puncturing the lung (see image below...yes your lungs go up that high). I'll then be sent on my way with orders to take it easy for a couple of days.

A picture is worth 1000 words

If you've never met our kids, this pretty much sums it up.

Yes, cancer does suck BUT it has it's silver linings

Ladies (and gentlemen), imagine, if you will, that you were given the following options (minus the whole cancer thing):

• If you don't like your hair, change it. As often as you like and in whatever style you like.
• Never color again. If you want a new color, just get new hair!
• If you REALLY don't like your hair, just take it off. No...really, you can!
• If you don't feel like fixing your hair, just throw on a hat.
• If you do feel like fixing your hair, it doesn't even have to be on your head so you can actually make the back look FABULOUS!
• You don't have to be wearing your hair to wash it!
• Breasts getting in the way? Just take them off, too!
• No bra required - let me say that again - NO BRA REQUIRED
• No waxing, shaving, plucking - (Cue the heavenly music!)
• The foods you love are suddenly going to taste "not so great" but peanut butter and chocolate will probably remain yummy!

Happy Wednesday all!

Love to all,

Andee

Thanks Beth!

Wearing it out!

The Daily Laugh (I know, it's been a while) - The Penguin Dilemma - Translation

I just can't sit around

I think I'm going to go to "town" and check out some wigs...or, as my prescription describes it, a "cranial prosthesis". Seriously. I know, it sounds like I'm getting a replacement for the top of my head but apparently that's the term. "Follicular prosthesis" sounds more appropriate, don't you think?  LOL

Love to all,
ACD

ICYMI Facebook Scan Day Edition

Below - my post as I was drinking the "gunk" before my CT. 

Getting bored while waiting results in random thoughts...and posts. 

At the end of the day, a bonus. My oldest nephew graduated from Air Assault School. So proud! My mother in law attended graduation and brought back an awesome PINK Army hat. Showing it off with pride!

Love to all!

Andee