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Living with a slow-growing brain cancer.

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A note about my oldest posts: I began blogging about brain cancer in 2008, at age 29. I had no background or knowledge about healthcare when I started. Please excuse typos and other misconceptions. What you read here is me in real time, like a time capsule.

On Treatment, 2009 Liz Salmi On Treatment, 2009 Liz Salmi

Manage constipation like a boss

Constipation is the most difficult side effect I’ve had to deal with while taking temozolomide (chemotherapy). In the past it has gotten to the point where I wouldn't want to bend over, sit up, breathe, or hug anyone. I mentioned all of this to my nurse practitioner and she passed along some valuable tips to help me attack constipation before it strikes. I wish it hadn’t taken seven months for me to learn this.

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