Episode 5 - A Day in the Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer Hello, hello! I’m Parker, and I am back to talk more about a day in the life with metastatic breast cancer. First, I’d like to note the passing this November of the remarkable, brave and funny Betty Rollin. Her book, First You Cry, published in 1976 was among the best of the first person cancer narratives. Her honesty, and humor helped so many women suffering from the early stages of this disease. She made it to 87 years young! Thanks for everything, Betty, and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Unlike Ms. Rollin, my breast cancer has metastasized (spread beyond the breast), and so my journey is a bit different. There is no surgery for me to remove the tumor, or the breast, as it would do no good. So, as well as taking daily oral meds to help stem the further spread of lesions in my body, I must regularly undergo...
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A Day in the Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer Episode 4
A Day in the Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer Episode 4 Hello! I’m Parker, and I am back to talk a little bit more about side effects of the powerful meds prescribed to keep me alive. I’ll also talk about navigating a romantic life while on the precipice. I don’t want this to be a grim slog, you know! So, let me start and tell you about the serious stomach distress one can expect when taking Verzenio, and a few things I found that help ameliorate the general awful-ness. Dear GOD, I don’t want to talk about nausea, and diarrhea, but, as it affects me every single day, and is among the most common side effects, I feel I must. I have learned a lot since February 2021, when I began this wild ride, but in the beginning everything was terrifying, and bizarre, and out of control. Every day...