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Your body will let you know what you’re capable of on any given day—and that can vary wildly, or at least that was my experience. Sounds like you hooked up with TSNW—they’re fabulous. Good to stay as active as you can manage. My first chemo (A/C) was also really long—they wanted to make sure I didn’t have a bad reaction. And your port is your friend! That’ll preserve the veins in your arm, and they’re kinda nice to have functional.

Im sorry about your friend. I just lost a good friend yesterday to cancer.

Best for your first chemo. It was the hardest for me because it was the most unknown

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Thank you so much, Leslie. Substack has been an unexpected source of resources and great advice.

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I’m in the seattle area. If you ever want to connect, message me via Facebook or Instagram! I’m always up for walks and coffee

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I would love that. Thanks!

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I’m 18 months out from my last chemo. My hardest adjustment was the fatigue that came with chemo and a “background “ tiredness that persisted unpredictably. I’m adjusting still to what my body is capable of- or not. I’m a great one for planning out a script and expecting things to go from there/ not. Another surgery I didn’t see coming. I still believe I got the best of a hard diagnosis- ovarian cancer- but I’m better accepting that I’m still going. Just not in the script I wrote. May your friend’s memory be a blessing. Wishing you healing energy and that you allow yourself some “medically necessary “ naps. 💪❤️

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Thank you for those wise words. May you continue to heal. I like your script analogy.

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Alison, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Sending my condolences to you. This is not the year you expected but it is a year you can still kick ass! Life's ass, chemo's ass and cancer's ass! You've got this!

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Thanks, Julie. The Portuguese government is also keeping things interesting lol. Grateful for your help.

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Just catching up with your “journey” after trying (& failing) to get my 5250 before breakfast steps. It’s fun now and again to mess with our app overlords by doing the walk while leaving them at home!

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Good idea!!

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My condolences on CI’s passing, Alison. Keeping you in my prayers. Enjoy your play day!

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Just woke up from surgery. Now, the steps + nesting. Right there with you. 💪❤️

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Take care of yourself! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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Sending you massive healing vibes whenever you need them!

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So tomorrow the port, and the following day, chemo. Thank you for letting me accompany you on this journey, and inshallah, many journeys to come.

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They just moved chemo to Wednesday so I have a free day to play with

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Sending everything lovely your way! You are a hero!!

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Thank you. I think we are all heroes.

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Alison, I’m thinking of you. Take extra care of yourself, and do what the healthcare professionals say. Make sure to reach out to your team whenever you feel anything “strange.” That’s what they are there for. Wishing you the easiest possible journey 💜

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Will do. You can tell I’m not good at slowing down. I think you are a cancer survivor, right? And now delighting in welcoming a new generation into your family. Life contains multitudes.

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Mine was thyroid cancer. The thyroid was removed, and I’m on synthroid. No other treatments, yet. I do have upcoming bloodwork and ultrasound to check my markers. Hopefully there’s nothing. If so, I may need to do the radioactive iodine treatment. Still, I don’t think it’s the same as what you’re going through. It sounds like you have an awesome support group. I’m sorry about your friend’s passing. It’s crappy

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And, yes, trying to focus on the good stuff that’s coming😎

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The ability of our minds and bodies to adjust to "new normals" is really kind of awesome. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Alison. I hope that chemo treats you gently.

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That’s a great way of framing it. Thank you!

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🧡❤️‍🩹🧡

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