Tanya vs. Cancer

So apparently you heard that I have cancer, again…

I’ve created this webpage as a place to post updates on my treatment plan as well as blog about how I’m feeling about all of it. I’m so over talking about it, and I haven’t really even started the journey.

If you want to send me something funny, by all means send it! If you want to ask how I’m doing or if I have any updates, I’m just going to send you here.
This is where I you on my treatment plan and blog about all of it.

  • Drain-free, tape-free

    Drain-free, tape-free

    I finally had the last drain removed last week.  This was so monumental.  The drains were causing so much discomfort with movement.  I have a high-threshold for pain,…

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  • “How are you doing?”

    “How are you doing?”

    I guess it is time for an update.  Surgically, the incisions appear to be healing without complication.  The drains are doing their thing and are likely to be…

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  • Mastectomy done

    Mastectomy done

    Phase 1 of Operation: Killer Tiddies is complete.  I celebrated my brother’s birthday by having him sit in the waiting room for however many hours (sorry Al) while…

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  • Ignored

    I don’t even really know how to write this post. I don’t really know if it will even matter since it doesn’t seem that many people pay attention.…

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  • Surgical Update

    Surgery will be July 19 for a double mastectomy and sentinel lymph nodes without reconstruction.  Estimated downtime is 5-6 weeks provided I have no complications.  After I heal…

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  • A past due post.  A lame post

    A past due post.  A lame post

    Repost from Facebook -June 18 The universe decided to hand me a shit sandwich for my upcoming 50th birthday, and with the swirl of emotions that goes with…

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