Category Archives: Updates
Round #1, Chemo #6
Another round of chemo down the hatch. We are 2/3 of the way done now, folks! And doing pretty well, frankly. Had a happy chat with Tammi this evening, and even though she’s feeling zonked today, overall her body seems … Continue reading
da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Tammi may have her surgery done using the da Vinci robot. Her surgeon specializes in this type of surgery. Beverly, Tammi’s sister-in-law and RN, has actually seen it in person. Here are her thoughts: I am familiar with the da … Continue reading
Round #1, Chemo #5 – Looks Like We Made It
(Every once in a while strange thoughts pop through the ol’ bean, like: “Hmmm, I wonder, if I always included a Barry Manilow song title in my posts…would anyone even notice?” Ah, but that’s for another day.) Because we DID … Continue reading
Chemo Update (#4)
Hi everyone. Beth here, with a quick update. Yesterday, 2/22, was another chemo day (Round #1, Treatment #4, for those of you keeping score at home). Got this note from Anne. “NOW- medical talk. I had a great chemo today. … Continue reading
Voila! NEW HAIRCUT
OK, you-all seemed to enjoy coming along for the wig choice, so come to my salon appointment with Val, our long time friend from Fire & Ice party days. Now she’s the hottest thing in hair professionals in Middlebury. More … Continue reading
Round #1, Chemo #3, Complete!
Chemo #3 went great today. Had a later appointment which gave me the morning to get things done at home first with a clear head. With stuff done and my desk clear, I don’t object so much to being zonked … Continue reading
We have a logo!
I’d like to thank the artist “eviscerates” at CreateMyTattoo.com, who took my description of the Girl Parts Gone Bad, and came up with this gem. My description: We’ve just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and we’re ready for the fight. … Continue reading
The Bloat is GONE!
Hey there fans….I’ve got progress to report. Remember those weekly ‘Taps’? Once a week with belly immediately starting to re-fill? Well…. the most recent Tap was that memorable 3rd one, same day as the wig. And that all happened a … Continue reading
Round 1, Treatment 2
Tammi has her second chemo treatment today, 10:40am. I’ll try to get an update when I speak with her, but I did talk to her briefly yesterday while she was a work. And she seems to be tolerating the treatment … Continue reading