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Weapons? Check…. Ready for Battle!

7/21/2011

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Today I had the port-a-cath inserted below my right clavicle bone. This will be the median by which we launch the first attack on this disease. You can check out what the port looks like here: http://bardaccess.com/port-powerport.php. I will take some pictures to show you guys my new third nipple as soon as the incisions heal and I can correct this crazy lopsided chest hair shave they got going on lol. I am definitely a little sore from the surgery, but nothing some meds and a funny movie can’t fix (Thanks Brian S. for a good list of movies.) I will say, the place was perfect timing with this heat wave, who want’s to be outside in that gross humidity anyway. Thanks to the medical team today for making things as smooth as possible. (NP- Melissa, MD – Taj, Tech – Kelly, & RN- Audrey.) You are all awesome and made me feel very comfortable and at ease.

So I know the big C is a huge downer for everyone but, you know what’s pretty cool? An excuse to buy a hole new drawer full of exercise clothes. All in all I bought a Livestrong hoodie, hat, shorts, windbreaker and three t-shirts. The official Colon Cancer color is Royal Blue so I obviously ordered everything in their blue & yellow colors. Going to be the sexiest cancer fighter this side of the charles…. well, probably not… but at least I will match 

Love you All – Teej

p.s. I messed up on my blog yesterday and the cryo isn’t until tomorrow. Hopefully I am not still so sore… well, at least I’m a lefty. (*crosses self* again)


8 Comments
Judy Baudanza Thornton July 21, 2011
10/10/2015 01:18:42 pm

Going to send you a Umass Hockey hat–wear it proud, OK?

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Brian Buccino July 21, 2011
10/10/2015 01:19:14 pm

it is great you are bloging about this. the more people read them the more we feel conected and wish all the luck on your side. QU is also blue and gold and you got through those years so you got this!

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Vincent Gallo July 21, 2011
10/10/2015 01:19:41 pm

Glad your staying positive during this tough time. Myself and kerry are sending you our prayers.

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Jackie July 22, 2011
10/10/2015 01:20:11 pm

to EVERYONE, continue your words of encouragement. Each one gives Tj and Amanda the strength to fight and we all feel the love. You are all so amazing. We thank you all and as a very dear friend would say from the “heart of our bottom”… :) xo

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Mike Cordeiro July 22, 2011
10/10/2015 01:20:35 pm

since when are you a comedian? it’s nice that even though the basis of these blogs is your illness, that you can make me laugh out loud (hopefully others too) discussing it. i always find myself trying to bring humor to even the touchiest situations because i feel it’s a great form of medicine, and once you’re able to break down the wall of seriousness things become easier to deal with when you can make fun of the situation and just laugh and know it’s not going to get the best of you. must run in the family. when are you taking your act on the road?

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Joe Roller July 22, 2011
10/10/2015 01:20:58 pm

Teej,
Love that sense of humor. Nice gear, especially the lid.
Thanks for sharing picture of port. Envisioned something much different. Understand why you are uncomfortable. But assume it makes receiving chemo easier.
Have a good weekend which I assume will be enjoying the Cape breezes.

Joe

PS Now for the cryo experience…

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Kim Buckley July 22, 2011
10/10/2015 01:21:22 pm

TJ – Yesterday in my yoga class we were asked to concentrate on the person in our lives who embodies LIVESTRONG … I immediately thought of you and of course said some prayers. (This was before I read this blog and saw the pic of you in your new LIVESTONG gear :-)). You ARE so strong and you are making everyone so proud.

-Kim

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Dave Lentine July 23, 2011
10/10/2015 01:21:45 pm

Third nipple – hmmm. Just think some people are born with them. How do youu think they balance their chest hair? I would just shave it all off – even steven! Just don’t tell your Mom you are ambidextrous!
Keep up the sense of humor endorphins are good for the heart, mind and soul.
Stay strong we are all behind you!

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