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06/07/2026

Is it ok to share toilets when you’re on chemo? Yes! Some doctors will recommend having a dedicated bathroom for the person getting chemo, but that isn’t always realistic! The recommendation is that if you don’t have a second toilet in your home- that you should flush the toilet twice after using the restroom. (With the lid closed)

Chemotherapy is processed in your body and generally excreted from your bowel or bladder (aka in your p*e or p**p) within 72 hours of your treatment. This means there can be traces of chemotherapy in your body fluids, so you should flush the toilet twice. The first flush is to get rid of the p*e or p**p. The second flush rinses the toilet to reduce any exposure of chemo left after the first flush.

06/06/2026

Ever wonder the difference between Immunotherapies and Targeted Therapies?

In the most basic ways- immunotherapy helps spotlight the cancer cells so your immune system can identify them and go fight them.

Targeted Therapies are prescribed to people after genomic testing is done. With genomic testing it helps identify mutations in the cancer cells. The medications then target the mutation by binding with the part of the mutation that tells the cancer cells to keep replicating. This stops the cancer cells from continuing to reproduce. These are very specific with what they bind to- hence the term ‘Targeted’ therapies.

06/05/2026

Is it ok to go to the dentist when you’re on treatment? When it comes to oral care we know your dentist can play a significant role- so it is ok for you to go see your dentist. Surface level cleanings are usually ok while on treatment, but you should always talk to your oncologist just to make sure they don’t have any special precautions for you. You should also let your dentist know what chemo or treatment you are on so they can make sure they are being safe for you as well.

When you’re on chemo your immune system can be lowered (increased risk for infection) or you may have low platelet counts (increased risk for bleeding), so make sure your oncologist and dentist know what is going on. Many dentists will ask your oncologist for a ‘dental clearance’ which allows the dentist to tell your oncologist what work you need done… and lets your oncologist tell your dentist what precautions need to be taken and if it’s ok to proceed. In some cases you may need antibiotics to prevent infection- but it is always a good idea to have your oncologist weigh in on dental work.

Some people are also on bone strengthening agents (zometa, xgeva, etc) and those are really important to let your dentist know about as well as it can impact what invasive dental work is allowed.

A wise person also reminded me today that it can be really helpful to see your dentist prior to starting treatment so they can address things in advance.

06/03/2026

Ever wonder why there are so many types of chemo? Each chemotherapy has a different spot in the cell cycle that it targets. The ultimate goal is to impact the cancer cell so it is not able to replicate and continue causing problems.

Through research, the doctors and scientists have figured out which medications work best for each particular type of cancer cells. This means that not all cancer types will benefit from the same medications. Each cancer cell has been studied to see at which point in the replication process the chemo will give the biggest impact. All that means is that your medications have been studied to figure out which will give your particular cancer the most benefit.

Drop a 🙌 in the comments in support of cancer research. This research is so important and lets us find the most impactful ways to treat cancers.

06/02/2026

Chemo can lower your immune system, so let’s talk about things you can do to help reduce that risk for infection! The number one thing I would recommend is good health habits: eating well, good hydration, activity as tolerated, and rest. It is also so so SO important to avoid anyone who is actively ill. What does that mean? Anyone who is coughing, sneezing, has a fever… you’re going to let someone else take care of them.

When your immune system is low, that means any germ or bacteria can sneak in without your system having the resources needed to fight it off. It is really important to protect yourself by being careful to be around people who are not sick. Some people will go to the grocery store, and some will find they feel most comfortable in a mask and with hand sanitizer. This is appropriate, especially if your immune system has already been low.

You may feel silly taking extra precautions, but avoiding illness while on treatment is really important. Remember, if you have a fever of 100.5 or higher, you would need to go to the ER (please see my other video). Try your best to protect that body of yours that is working so hard to get rid of those naughty cancer cells!

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06/01/2026

Can you do both chemotherapy and Immunotherapy? This is a question I saw a lot on my previous video, and the answer is Yes! There are some cancer types that benefit from both chemo and immunotherapy. The combination allows the chemo to disrupt the cancer cell’s ability to replicate while the immunotherapy teaches your immune system how to find the naughty cells.

Who all has been or currently are on both? How was it?

05/31/2026

What can you do to help your good self-cells repair in between treatments? This was a fantastic question! The number one thing you can do is to take good care of yourself. That would be focusing on doing good nutrition, good hydration, activity as tolerated, and adequate rest. All of these things give your body the building blocks it needs to repair your body and get ready for the next treatment.

The other thing your body probably needs is time. The time between your treatments is strategic for allowing you time to recover, but if your labs are not recovering enough between treatments, you may need a slight decrease In your dose or a little more time to let your body recover.

What is your favorite way to take care of your body?

05/03/2026

Starting a new education series for anyone who is new to oncology and wants to be empowered to understand the why behind a lot of decisions being made! Would love for you to follow along!

It’s messages like these that are why we do what we do. So glad we can provide functional and comfortable options for pe...
09/27/2022

It’s messages like these that are why we do what we do. So glad we can provide functional and comfortable options for people!

Hey Family,As you all know Brittany and I started Yellow Threads Co. a clothing company that designs fashionable port ac...
06/07/2022

Hey Family,

As you all know Brittany and I started Yellow Threads Co. a clothing company that designs fashionable port access tops for women undergoing chemotherapy. Our mission as a company has always been to Inspire Hope & Confidence in the lives of those undergoing chemotherapy or infusion treatment.

We are looking to continue that mission with our new 1 for 1 “INSPIRE One” line. Join us in this movement to make the lives of every mother, sister, and granddaughter fighting cancer around the world feel inspired to live a life defined by who they are and not by their diagnosis.

With your help, we will be able to continue our mission and give away port access tops to adults and children undergoing chemotherapy. With the purchase of 1 item from our “INSPIRE One” line, we will donate 1 Port access top to a cancer fighter!
We are looking to gift away the rest of our inventory this year and put it into production for another 600 tops next year! That is a total of 750 Shirts. Please share the message and join the movement 🙂

https://yellowthreadsco.com/collections/inspire

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