Sips, Snacks, and Healthy Hacks-A Nurse’s Blog
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It’s a question I hear pretty often. “What if I react to my infusion?” Whether it’s an iron infusion, a chemotherapy infusion, or one of the other infusions we give, it’s a valid question. What happens next? Here’s a brief overview of what your nurse will do if you react to your infusion: There are…
Infusion Center Questions: “What If I React?”
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I love tracking my steps. Imagine my disappointment when, earlier this year, I couldn’t seem to use my fitbit anymore with my android. I have had a handful of trackers over the years, some old-school, a few fitbits, and one generic watch/step tracker that lasted a couple months. I finally got a garmin earlier this…
5000+
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Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are transforming oncology treatment for breast cancer patients (and other patients, too! They can be used in different cancer treatment regimens.) ADCs are founded in the concept of a “magic bullet,” which was developed by Paul Ehrlich, the founder of chemotherapy treatment. Paul Ehrlich’s work was done over 100 years ago- he…
“Smart Chemo”/Antibody Drug Conjugates and Breast Cancer
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***spoilers*** Have you seen Backrooms? In this movie, the main character finds his way into a labyrinth of warehouse-type rooms that don’t seem quite right. They keep going and going. And going. The deeper he goes, the weirder things seem to get. There are heavy footsteps that he hears initially… and eventually, he is trapped,…
Life. Changing.
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I have been on a horror book binge this summer (well, this year in general). Most recently, I read Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay. Written in 1967, the book takes place on Valentine’s Day in the year 1900 at a girl’s boarding school in Australia. A group of girls venture out- supervised, of…
Unhappy Endings
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If I had give someone my top tip to success it would be this: Don’t give up. Don’t give up on yourself. If something is in your heart to do, then you gotta do it. Whether that’s going back to school, writing that blog post, baking a cake or whatever. But we have to let…
S-U-CC-E-SS
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It’s almost the end of another busy work week. One where things go as originally planned (on this end anyway!), but still seem to be working out all the same. Nurses seem to always be in short supply and this week was no exception. Still- the week is almost over. It’s time to start thinking…
Winding Down and the Weekend (or, Time to Go to the Flea Market)
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That sums it up. When I was younger, I was doing what I thought everyone wanted me to do. Needless to say, it backfired and I spent a lot of time and energy trying to live my life that way. But the thing is we don’t live life that way. Perspective comes later after we…
What I’d Say to 20-year Old Me
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I have to admit that I don’t pay a lot of attention to fiber. I eat a fair amount of fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and beans now and then. The concept of fibermaxxing, in my mind, makes me think that I’ll need a container of Beano to go with it. So how much…
What is Fibermaxxing? (Or, Shouldn’t We Be Fiberminning First?)
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I don’t know about you, but there are weeks where I feel like I’m just dragging myself through, trying to survive until Friday. I’m working on cultivating a healthier mindset! Here are 10 wellness ideas to end your week on a positive note. 1. Prioritize Sleep This Weekend Your body does its best repair work…
Thursday Vibes, or, How to End the Week Strong
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