Day14: Movie time with my son
I took my son to go out for a newly released movie, The Boxtrolls, in a theater today. I love somewhat nostalgic movements of stop-motion animations so much. This movie became my favorite movie. The boxtrolls are adorable. We were laughing in the theater, such a fun day for two of us! (image credit: the official website)
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Day 13: Teaching Tuesday
Just for fun, today's styling is a theme of Japan, I really wanted to make a styling with my new Tabi-boots. The Japanese kimono overcoat, I believe it used to belong to my grandmother.
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Day12: Nigerian Gele Headwrap
This is my newest area of fashion styling: with Nigerian Gele. I did not think of this until I became the breast cancer. I have never been to a part of Africa where women wear Gele.
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Nails during chemo (Day 11)
Leaves are turning colors now. It was interesting to find out that nails grow during chemotherapy. The chemotherapy attacks remaining cancer cells, if any, in my body, but it also attacks some of my good cells as well. So far, I do not notice any side effect on my nails, not only that, it grows as usual! Interesting.
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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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A boutique for breast cancer patients (Day8)
I did not expect to see this, but this is a boutique for breast cancer patients at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC.
Read MoreDay 7: Rest, rest, rest
My hand is also healing from the mus-treated vein. It still look slightly darker…
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Day 6: After 3rd Chemotherapy
My Tuesday teaching style. I could not wear anything tight. I was better than yesterday, but I still feel nauseous even with medications.
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Day 5: After 3rd Chemotherapy
Today's Style: Just relax. Fashion came last... WOW, I never thought that day would came. It was so tempting that I wanted to cancel my teaching class today. Very strong nauseous. No appetite means I have not been eaten well for the last days. Fatigue. My husband, who is usually a very decline guy, suggested me to stay, so my parents were worried ans asked if I can ever have that as an option. I thought about it, but I had a doctor's appointment in the city anyway. When I can, I should be teaching as much as I can, period.
Read MoreDay 4: After 3rd Chemo
Completely lost appetite today. Fatigue. Nausea for all day. My butt looks pretty bad, I…
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Day 2&3: After 3rd Chemotherapy
I could have been attending my in-law-nephew's wedding this weekend. After learning my first chemotherapy, it became unrealistic for me to make a air travel to attend this wedding. Bummer. I had my dress ready for it. My husband attended there alone.
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Day 1: Neulasta Shot!
The precious, about $8000 without insurance, Neulasta shot today.
Read MoreDay of my 3rd Chemotherapy
I am half way done!!!!! 3 cycles of injections are done, 3 more to go with this hardest version.
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Day 19: Dr. Visit and Teaching
Oncologist's appointment was in the morning and everything seems to be good. 98.6F temperature for my vital check-up. In US, it is considered normal, but not in Japan. Anyway, I was considered normal.
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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 16: Visiting a Support Group -SHARE
My first time, I visited a breast and ovarian cancer support group. The organization, SHARE, is a New York City based breast and ovarian cancer support group, but open to nationwide. It offers hotline help, educational programs and topic based support group meetings. The picture is with Aiko, who runs the Japanese SHARE organization. （日本語は 英語の後に記述。） (click for the link) TOLL FREE HELPLINE 844-ASK-SHARE Breast, Ovarian, Latina, Caregiver
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