Normal Nails Again (21 Months after Breast Cancer Chemo) 爪がやっと元に戻ってくる（抗がん剤終了から21か月）
After 1 year and 9 months from my last breast cancer chemotherapy treatments (ended in November 2014), I finally feel that my nails gained again the strength I used to had. Up to this summer, my nails had been chipping, cracking, and coming into multiple separated layers all the time. I could not grow them at all. But now I can!
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My Short Bucket List 私の短い「死ぬまでにしておく事柄リスト」
I have a very short bucket list. One of them marked off: "A Trip to Italy!" [caption id="attachment_2182" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Tuscany's Sunflower Field. トスカーナ地方のひまわり畑[/caption]
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Dissertation Defense: Pass! 博士論文口頭試験 合格！
I passed my dissertation defense in PhD Economics last week! My husband and son celebrated my achievement with a cake and Champagne on the same day. It was a long, and sometimes rough, journey to come to this day. I still have to make some minor revisions, but the major parts are all done! A big relief! (Yes, this is THE big project I have been referring as a big project in this blog.) In the picture above, I took off my hat while defending it. I tried to look moderately stylish, but hopefully looked smart to defend a serious paper. How do you rate?
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YES, finally! I fulfilled my appetite! やっと食欲が満ち渡る！
It has been 6 months since my last chemotherapy. I have been craving food like crazy since then. Constantly fulfilling my appetite as much as I could. I am ... finally content.
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Vitamin and Mineral Rich toward a Surgery 手術に向けた食生活改善
Exactly a week from now, my reconstruction surgery is waiting for me. I don't want to do it, but I will have a little bit more "proper" boobs. I should be looking forward to it. Yes, I trust in my plastic surgeon! But a little bit scared, too.
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A Happy Healthier New Year to You おめでとうございます。
A very happy healthier year 2015 to all of you!
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Attending a Sweet 16 Birthday Party
My husband and I attended a sweet 16 birthday party in this holiday season. It was a formal black-tie dress code affair in theme of white and black. It was my very first time attending a sweet 16 birthday party. The birthday girl came out in a beautiful long red dress.
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Day8: A Happy Thanksgiving
Day 8 after my 6th and the last chemotherapy. We had a happy Thanksgiving.
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Day 16 after my 5th chemotherapy. I had a panic attack.
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Day11：Soccer Mom!
It was a breezy cold day, but a perfect sunny day for soccer! Other than my teaching loads, it was my first time going out from home since my last chemotherapy. It has been 11 days since then. I put make-up, wig and a knit cap, and there I am a soccer mom.
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Day10: "Food Looks Gray"
"Food Looks Gray" This week, a typhoon has hit Japan and my parents who are helping me here were worried about their home in Japan. When my parents made a phone call to my aunt in Japan, I had a chance to talk to her as she was concerned about my progress.
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NBC Today Show Link
The TV recording went on air today! I was so excited to see myself on a part of Today Show, NBC! Hurray for what!? 3 seconds! let me remind you, the recording took place an hour after I was done with my 4 hours chemotherapy last Wednesday. Those who missed: here is the LINK to the segment!
Read MoreDay 4: after 4th chemo. Visitors
I had my friends visited me for a short time. I had not seen them for awhile but once they learned of my situation, they came to visit me. I warned them that I might not be up for talking much, but I welcomed if they just wanted to see me. It was nice for them to stop by. After lying down in bed for the past days, I was bored of watching movies. Especially, having two friends visiting at once, I did not have to do the talking all the time and it was a nice change.
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Day 10: Eating Out with Family
My taste buds have been changed. There is some kind of taste in my mouth for 24/7, which interfere with my eating. Salty food tastes OK, while something sweets absolutely disappoint me.
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Day 17-18: Doing Great
It is such a short period when I can move around. I try to…
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Day 14: Resting Well
No plan! I just rest well for a day. I will have to prepare for the next three weeks amount of teaching before the next cycle comes up soon. Tomorrow!
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