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I was diagnosed with breast cancer on June 11, 2010. As a result of my treatment, I have lymphedema in my left arm. I draw my strength from the Lord, as well as my family's Scots-Irish heritage. Our Graham's were a tough and scrappy bunch of fighters on the Scottish/English border. They came to America and continued to fight when necessary: in the American Revolution; the Civil War; and my brother is a Captain in the U.S. Army. My ancestors settled this country against all odds. My great-grandmothers on both sides of the family were pioneer women who settled the West. Along with that heritage, and the full armor of God, I am walking the walk and fighting the good fight.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Missing something?

Something freaky happened last night.

I was taking the polish off my toenails and my left second toenail (the one next to the big toe) fell off!  Not completely, about 98%  It is still kind of stuck on one side.  I didn't want to yank it out and make it sore. I just cut it down sideways and will wait for that side to fall out too. Yuck!  There is a little nail there, but it is really small.

I had experienced some darkening and lifting of that nail in the middle of my chemotherapy.  I think it was after round 3 or 4.  I'm probably in for the same thing on my other foot because the same toenail is black.

Thank you, taxotere!
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  1. nancyspointJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Tonya, Sorry to hear about the toenails. Hopefully they won't get too sore. Soon this will all be over!

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  2. JulieJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    yup - common taxotere side effect. ;( sorry, Tonya! It'll grow back. Hope you're not in pain though - that can not feel good. xoxo

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