Dolly Dakota
Poopsie Dahling...you are life changing!
(photo is not my stomach...its an example) It has been a while since I posted, but a lot has happened. This summer we discovered that I...
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Welcome to Red Wing Soars. This is the story of my journey, my battle. I hope I can inspire you, encourage you and show you that no matter what life throws at you, you can soar!
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Dolly Dakota
Aug 26, 20232 min
Taking Time For Me!
It has been a while since I posted, so here I go. My cancer marker decided to go up, again, by big jumps. So my Oncologist, Dr. Gray...
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Dolly Dakota
Jun 13, 20232 min
Blood, Fluids and Rest
For the past 2 months or so I have been feeling really tired, more than the usual chemotherapy fatigue. I literally would have to sit...
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Dolly Dakota
Apr 29, 20232 min
My 123rd Port Stick...But Who's Counting?
Yesterday I had chemo. I had my Topotecan and Avastin. It was the 123rd time my port has been accessed or poked. Yes, I have kept...
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Dolly Dakota
Mar 12, 20231 min
Why The Mask?
When I am out getting groceries or filling up at the gas station, yes, I wear a mask. I have not been out to any large gatherings in...
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Dolly Dakota
Jan 29, 20232 min
Can I Get My Own Recliner?
I am one month into my latest battle. Time flies when you are getting poisoned. With past treatments, I would get chemotherapy in my...
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Dolly Dakota
Dec 31, 20222 min
Goals for 2023!
As 2022 comes to an end tonight I look back at the year I survived and I look ahead to a new year. In December of 2021, I had a PET scan...
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Dolly Dakota
Dec 26, 20222 min
Bracelets? Check! Warrior mode? Check! Let's Fight...Again!
So, you all know, my cancer marker has been going up a lot. Each time it goes up it is a huge jump. So I had a PET scan last week. I...
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Dolly Dakota
Dec 10, 20222 min
Jingle All The Way...to the Finish Line!
Today was the annual Santa Run, benefitting RADD or Runners Against Destructive Decisions. I got involved last year and had fun, so I...
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Dolly Dakota
Nov 7, 20222 min
Life is Good!
It has been a while since I posted an update. Believe me, a lot has happened too. I have had a few emergency room visits. I took a...
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Dolly Dakota
Sep 17, 20223 min
Stuck in the Rerun of Cancer
It's been a while since I wrote a new blog post. I feel like nothing is new, it's the same old story...cancer, but it's also a new story....
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Dolly Dakota
Jul 31, 20222 min
Fueling Up My Energy...Physically & Mentally
Every day, no matter how long I sleep, I wake up tired. I can work all day and be tired, I can do absolutely nothing all day and still...
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Dolly Dakota
Jul 10, 20222 min
What Is Love?
These past 3 weeks have been filled up lots of ups and downs. I told my oncologist 3 weeks ago that the meds to help with the chemo...
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Dolly Dakota
May 29, 20222 min
Questioning My Own Mortality
It is a hard feeling to explain, the feeling of Survivor's Guilt. It is a mixture of sadness, anger, anxiety and melancholy. Many...
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Dolly Dakota
May 3, 20223 min
In Search of 2 Ply Toilet Paper
Almost a month ago I ended up in the hospital when we thought I may have internal bleeding. I had some bright red bowel movements that...
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Dolly Dakota
Apr 14, 20223 min
Chemotherapy Causes Issues
Last week Monday I returned to work, half days. It was good to be back to a regular routine. I was tired when I got home on Monday, but...
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Dolly Dakota
Apr 3, 20222 min
Back to a Routine
I am returning to work tomorrow, just half days this week, but getting back into a more regular routine. I have been doing radio for a...
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Dolly Dakota
Mar 19, 20222 min
Chemo Side Effects...Which ones will I get?
I started a new chemotherapy regimen on Thursday. It has been 6 weeks since my surgery and the doctors felt I was ready to begin again....
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Dolly Dakota
Mar 9, 20222 min
Slowly Healing
What an interesting experience this has been, healing from major surgery. I am getting better each day, but it is a slow process. ...
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Dolly Dakota
Feb 26, 20222 min
Surgery Vacation, the Start of Week 4
I am starting week 4 of my vacation or recovery time from my surgery. I gotta say, this has been the most painful experience I have had....
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