Monthly Archives: May 2021

The Side Effects of Chemotherapy

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This is the seventh in a series of blog posts about my experiences as a cancer patient and survivor. Before we begin, I want to be clear that all opinions expressed here are my own. Nothing that I say in these posts should be taken as medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns, you need to reach out to a licensed medical professional immediately.

One of the most intimidating things for me initially was receiving the BINDER’S WORTH of disclosures about the medications I would be receiving during chemotherapy. Each drug was its own packet–and they were LONG. The biggest section of the packet would be the potential side effects, and they are all awful side effects.

It’s kind of like when you are watching TV and you see a commercial for some drug (why are they even allowed to advertise drugs?), and you hear the list of side effects and think to yourself, “Surely X condition wouldn’t be nearly as bad as all those things?!?”

…that’s chemotherapy.

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Welcome to AP/101!

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Students and Parents:

I’m very excited to be working with you next year as you take either English 101 or AP English Language and Composition.

About the Course

MNHHS offers three English courses at the junior level: English 3, English 101, and AP English Language and Composition. English 3 is the basic course. College-bound students are recommended to take either English 101 or AP English Language to more fully prepare for college. While they have different names, English 101 (dual-credit) and AP English Language are similar courses. I will be teaching the same concepts and using the same textbooks. Both courses are taught fully onsite at MNHHS. The only major differences are the enrollment requirements and how you can receive college credit from the course. 

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Infusion Time

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This is the sixth in a series of blog posts about my experiences as a cancer patient and survivor. Before we begin, I want to be clear that all opinions expressed here are my own. Nothing that I say in these posts should be taken as medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns, you need to reach out to a licensed medical professional immediately.

While “chemotherapy” can mean lots of things (drugs in pill form are still chemicals and still chemotherapy), when most people think of chemotherapy, they think of an IV infusion.

In case you’ve ever wondered what that is like, here’s a snapshot of my day at chemo, both pre- and post-surgery.

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