by Janet Rygnestad | Apr 8, 2021 | Treatment Updates
The last few weeks have been a rough go as the cumulative effects of chemo pile up. Last week was the first time that I ventured outside in weather where it would just be silly to wear a toque (yes, those days exist Claud). I’ve been dreading the warmer weather that...
by Janet Rygnestad | Mar 31, 2021 | Treatment Updates
Eyebrows. Who would have thought that losing them would be so emotional. Losing all your hair? No big deal, I can rock that look. Eyelashes? Meh, I didn’t really have full ones anyways. But eyebrows….. sigh, whole other story…. I haven’t been a...
by Janet Rygnestad | Mar 24, 2021 | Treatment Updates
Several people have asked me how it came to pass that I found out that I have breast cancer. The truth is….. I thought I had COVID – HAHAHAHAHAHA. No seriously, I had an inflamed lymph node in my left armpit and told Andy that I wondered if I had COVID as...
by Janet Rygnestad | Mar 15, 2021 | Treatment Updates
I’ve recently given two analogies to what the process of chemo treatment feels like. One is that it’s like hiking into a really strong wind and rain storm and you’re constantly adjusting and readjusting things to make sure nothing goes off the rails....
by Janet Rygnestad | Mar 6, 2021 | Treatment Updates
Anyone who has helped me move over the years might recognize these…. #secretunicornbomb Do you want the good news or less good news first? Good news? The BEST NEWS… had the mid-cycle MRI today and the both the tumour and lymph nodes have shrunk...
by Janet Rygnestad | Feb 25, 2021 | Treatment Updates
It’s been hard to think of something to write in this update since “Things continue to go well, still no nausea, appetite and energy levels remain good” is boring. So I thought I’d share some of the knitting that I’ve been doing and a few...
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