by Maggie Van Duyn | Jan 15, 2016 | #maggiesbrightside, Cancer, Waiting
One weekend stands between me and my last dose of Chemo. I’m so happy this portion of the journey will be over. Let me get technical for a minute so you know where I stand: I’m near completion of what they call Neoadjuvant Dose Dense Chemotherapy. For...
by Maggie Van Duyn | Jan 4, 2016 | #maggiesbrightside, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Music
Today I have my second to last Chemo treatment! I can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today I’m hoping to schedule a CT Scan to check on the alleged pesky liver spot (which I think is gone). Once the results are in we will schedule...
by Maggie Van Duyn | Dec 31, 2015 | #maggiesbrightside, Community, Positive thinking
It’s New Years Eve! I’ve always liked the holiday. I appreciate the option to make a resolution and try to stick to it! I enjoy reflecting on the year I’ve had and looking forward to how the next one could be better. Although this year had a few bright spots, for the...
by Maggie Van Duyn | Dec 17, 2015 | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Side effects
Sometimes things can get a little dark. I started Taxol, my second Chemo cocktail which is supposed to be easier than the first (Adriamycin and Cytoxan for those interested). And for all intents and purposes it was. I did not feel like I had been hit by a bus and...
by Maggie Van Duyn | Dec 7, 2015 | #maggiesbrightside, Positive thinking
Last Thursday I had a doctor’s appointment with good ole’ Dr. Stanley-you remember the breast guru, right? She did an ultrasound of the lumps in my breast and measured the nodules on the skin. And there is a good news!! The tumors are shrinking. In fact,...
