A very important step on your
walk with breast cancer is to keep a journal that goes with you to all of your
doctor appointments.
Here’s the journal I used
when I first got diagnosed:
You’re going to get TONS of
information and it’s a LOT to remember! It can be very overwhelming. So write
down what your doctors say. If you can, bring someone, too. It’s also a great
idea to write down all of your questions before going to your appointments. I
had so many questions that I couldn’t possibly remember them all.
Also, when you talk to other
survivors, write down their advice, recommendations, and any referrals for
second opinions. By the way, shout out to ALL the wonderful, amazing women I’ve
spoken to who have shared their stories and given me so many awesome tips that
I can now share with others. Thank you so much!!
I’m now in chemo (my second
round as I write this) and this is my chemo journal where I track all of my
side effects for each chemo cycle, the medicine I need to take, what works,
what doesn’t, and how I’m feeling. When you do this, you’ll start to see
patterns and learn how to best manage your side effects. Very interesting and
it definitely works! I know how to get ahead of a side effect so I can prevent
it. I’m all about less pain and more comfort.
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