Since October 2011–when I went to my gynecologist for a long overdue physical check-up, which led to a baseline mammogram at 43 that identified suspicious growths in my right breast, which also happened to be malignant–I have been averaging at least one doctor’s appointment or procedure a month. Even though my ‘active’ breast cancer treatment was […]
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Last month, my Aunt Anna passed. After being in remission for over 10 years, her breast cancer had returned and metastasized, unknown to anyone until Thanksgiving. It came as a shock, since everything seemed to be going well–and she was starting to make plans to celebrate her 90th birthday in May. She was one of my […]
A number of bloggers that I follow have taken Nancy’s suggestion to write a post of 15 random facts about themselves. Well, I’m jumping into the mix, but rather than just a general post of details from various parts of my life, I’m going to use this spark to jumpstart an update post. It’s been awhile. Here goes: 1. […]
It’s really not surprising that Barb has had to contend with nausea post surgery. This is the woman who has never been able to read in the car because she gets carsick. She’s the same woman who as a girl would get seasick riding the ferry to Mackinac Island or taking a scenic tour boat […]
The past couple of months have been a whirlwind on so many levels. The Move to Chicago, our dog Zoey’s illness, and my sister Barb’s diagnosis of breast cancer have left me wanting to run away to Mongolia. Seriously, one of my Peace Corps applicants went to Mongolia last month on a photo shoot and […]
Ok, actually being diagnosed with cancer is pretty tough; however, waiting has got to be the hardest part once you are an actual member of the cancer community. Waiting in doctors offices. Waiting for test results to come in. Waiting to get in for an appointment. Waiting for surgeries to heal. Waiting for the shoe […]
Last year, a former student of mine, attending art school, sent out an email asking for self portraits. I took this picture while Terry and I were in Memphis, before I even had an inkling that my mammogram was going to show any irregularities. If you look closely, I’m in the background. Or am I? […]
Written May 19, 2012 7:00am Wow! I am up early this beautiful Saturday morning. I can’t believe that it’s been about 7 weeks since I posted last. No news continues to be good news in this case in regards to the b.c., but I’m not ready to wrap up this Caring Bridge blog just yet, […]
3 months out! Written Mar 31, 2012 10:09am I had issues sending this last weekend while on vacation and then it was back to the grind at school and a sick husband at home, so I didn’t have a chance during the week. I’m determined to send it this evening instead, so will leave the […]
2 Months Post Surgery Written Feb 26, 2012 9:34am Hello All! I cannot believe that I am two-months post surgery! Wow. I hope you don’t mind, but I am going to continue posting for a while longer. I’m finding this CaringBridge blog–and the responses I’ve received–to be very therapeutic and helpful as I process the […]
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