by wsteffenauer | Dec 25, 2023 | Tamika
2023 Year End Update Over the last several months I’ve been helping Tamika as she writes each of these posts, to share her updates and the real-life struggle of fighting cancer for the second time. I’ve been an arm-chair editor, literally sitting beside her, typing as...
by wsteffenauer | Oct 22, 2023 | Tamika
These technically started a couple of rounds ago when they were added to my chemo regimen, but this is the start of the ‘solo’ infusions. I’ll be doing this for the next year, every 3 weeks. Avastin Infusions Begin I’ve been experiencing very...
by wsteffenauer | Oct 22, 2023 | Cancer, Life, Tamika
It seems so long ago, but it’s only been 4 weeks. I’ve started the ‘next phase’ of treatment, but before I write about that, I want to give you an update on: Chemo Round 6, the last of my ‘hard’ chemo treatments. Chemo Round 6 I...
by Tamika Steffenauer | Oct 2, 2023 | Cancer, Tamika
For those of you who are going through this process, I post the vulnerable stuff for you so you have an idea of what this journey might be for you. Everyone’s journey looks a little different, but I hope to encourage you. 🙂 Chemo Round 5 Hello Family and...
by wsteffenauer | Sep 3, 2023 | Tamika
This past week I finally started feeling human again (insert Disney musical here). I’ve taken advantage of the time, taking walks and hanging out with friends and family. I’ve had a few friends come visit and it’s been great to get out of the house...
by wsteffenauer | Aug 5, 2023 | Cancer, Life, Tamika
So my body is really trying to kill me! Seriously though, the surgery results are good (details below), but 7 hours is a long time to be in surgery 🙂 oh, and I don’t have a bag LOL I woke up from surgery to my left arm in a lot of pain. I’ve had lymphedema...
