CAUTION: Toxic Positivity is Hazardous to Your Health
So, it has been a few months since my last blog post. Life has been a whirlwind. Here is an update on what has been happening. Dave Update: Dave’s surgical biopsy was at the end of August. The pathology came back indicating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This is not the best news as the options to slow the progression of the disease are limited. That said, Dave started on an anti-fibrotic medication in November. This medication is heavy-duty and harsh, and comes with some not-so-desirable side effects. We won’t know until March if the medication is having any effect. So until then, it is one day at a time as he struggles with fatigue and breathlessness. Dave is already on supplemental oxygen 75% of the time and will likely have to stop working by the end of February. Pam Update: I decided to stop endocrine therapy in August when I started to lose the feeling in my hands and arms. As a result, I have been releas...