Don’t Go Breaking My Heart…
In the early morning hours of Friday, around 1:30am, my heart was racing and I was having difficulty taking a full breath. It had happened once before, but went away…
I Tip My Hat, to My Hats. Fare thee well.
I didn’t count the hats. It’s surprising because I counted so many other things during that year. THE year. That time I’ve started referring to as “back when I was…
An Open Letter to Oncology Healthcare Workers
The following is a somewhat edited version of what I shared with the hospital staff that cared for me while I was in-patient for my chemotherapy and various infections/dramas over…
Chemo/Cancer: By the Numbers
I like to count things, so during the past 17 months, these are things I counted.Beginning with the initial visit to the ENT the beginning of December of 2014 after…
The Rise of Machines on my Midday Walk
I made it outdoors today at two different times to take a short walk in the Sun. I truly believe that Sunshine has healing powers along with fresh air. Walking…
Food: The Good, The Bad, the Icky
These days, I know I’m on an up-swing after a chemo treatment when I start to want a tuna salad sandwich. Soon after the tuna salad on toast, I’ll want…
I Feel Good, My Body Disagrees
One of the difficult things about dealing with the chemo after nearly a year of it, is the dichotomy of feeling good while being told I’m not well enough to…
Shooting for the Moon: Cancer Research
Today the White House released more information about the Moonshot to Cure Cancer. A fact sheet with some explanation (though no details because, too new, right?) was released and the…
Top Signs You’ve Been Doing Chemo Too Long
Just for fun. In no particular order, the: Top 10 Signs You’ve Been Doing the Chemo Thing Too Long You have favorite and least favorite rooms at the hospital based…