Tag: baylor

Hey, I’m Still in Remission!

Ashli Michelle July 17, 2015 0 Comments
This week my oncologist at Baylor said I'm still in remission. Hallelujah and thank God, right? Cancer absolutely sucks. People don't just throw those words around or become cool wearing a cancer sucks t-shirt while running a marathon that's all about cancer sucking -- It really, really, really does suck. And the worst part about getting rid of the cancer that tried to kill me is knowing cancer...

Internal Radiation is No Vacation

Ashli Michelle September 8, 2014 0 Comments
Not having radiation is like being on cancer vacation. All I'm saying is internal radiation is a massive form of total torture, to say the least. Holy moly. I mean, what is up with that? Warning. Warning to the people visiting this site for food news. The cancer section is about to get graphic. The morning of every internal radiation means taking two pain pills plus two other relaxation pills....

Please Do Not Be Naked Beneath a Radiation Hospital Gown

Ashli Michelle July 19, 2014 0 Comments
It was really weird realizing I didn't have to be naked beneath my radiation gown. This potential award winning radiation gown article is going to save many different cancer people for years to come. When a nurse is giving directions-- I listen. On the first day of radiation treatment the nurse said, "You can put two gowns on. One facing the back and one facing the front." This tells me the...

PET Scan Prepping & Tuna Salad

Ashli Michelle July 5, 2014 0 Comments
Please raise the roof that I did not cry one single time today. Cleaning is so boring, but something I would suggest people with cancer do when trying not to cry. After cleaning the house like a champion house cleaner, I decided to read the very important PET scan instructions given to me by my superstar doctor at Baylor. The PET scan directions are not messing around. I accidentally ate a pack...