Author Archives: Wendy Jo Savage

About Wendy Jo Savage

Wife. Mother. Maker. Lover of Nature.

Chemo #5 and #6

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

My goodness how time seems to fly!

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Chemo #4

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

My goodness I am late putting this post up. Ok, so a little over a week ago I had chemo #4 and this was my last “Red Devil” treatment! WOOHOO!! I have to say that I am glad that part … Continue reading →

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Chemo #3

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

Well, it’s taken me several days to feel well enough to sit here and be able to write this.

Chemo #2 and Hair

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

Okay, so I have learned something. Not all chemo treatments are created equal. I had my second chemo treatment on Sunday, September 8th. I was expecting it to go pretty much like the first one. Uneventful. And for the most … Continue reading →

Phase Two, The Beginning

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

Chemo Treatment #1 – Monday, August 26th I SURVIVED!

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Fun With Nuclear Medicine

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

MUGA Scan – Multi Gated Acquisition Scan Fancy name for a test that shows whether or not your ticker is in proper working order. Had this test done last week in preparation for chemo treatments. Long story short the test … Continue reading →

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Phase One, Complete

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

I almost feel like I’m losing a friend.

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Put One Foot In Front Of The Other

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

…and soon you’ll be walkin’ ‘cross the floor! ~From the 1970 movie “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” Post-op from surgery number two on Wednesday, July 31st.

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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

Some days that is what it feels like anyway…One step forward and two steps back. But any progress is in the right direction.

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More Baby Steps

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Wendy Jo Savage

With a couple of more appointments to my cancer surgeon under my belt I am pleased to say that things are moving along nicely!

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