A short update Dr. W = Oncologist Dr. R = Neurosurgeon A few days ago, I had the opportunity to meet with my oncologist. I am now tappering off of the dexamethasone This will take several weeks before my body will be ready to be "dex" free. I have mentioned to you that I felt my weight had increased. Thank you, steroids, and COVID quarantine. I had one surprise ... Read the Post
Quarantine should be a time of relaxation
Fear is to be understood
𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 -- This is a loaded statement. The elephant in the room that people are not comfortable talking about is death. I believe that anyone who is traveling on a late-stage cancer road, death is a conversation they are willing to have. Or at least that is my experience. Mind you, not everyone wants to hear what I have to say about it. And ... Read the Post
When Estrogen goes from Friend to Foe
We all have our dates – dates that no matter how hard we try, we'll never forget the sounds in the room, and the feeling in your stomach the moment you either experienced complete bliss or absolute trauma. For me, it was April 22, 2016. It was 8:30 in the morning when my right breast was firmly pressed for the mammogram. By 9:00, the radiologist ... Read the Post
Assisted Living & Salt & Vinegar Chips
We snuck in a short visit with dad. If you know my dad First when he says jump, you ask how high? You don't tell this man no. My mother died last July. They had been married for 66 years. My dad is 90 years old and yes his health went downhill especially after mom had passed. Like most of us would be at 90 years old he is extremely stubborn. Well, he always has been. He ... Read the Post
Funeral Potatoes
I've always had an issue with leaving work at work. It has been an exciting scenario working at the same company for the past six years. Between our eight kids and having a full understanding of what takes place during our work hours has always provided us talking points. I'm sure he has drawn tired of hearing the woes of my team of younger employees. But I have to admit I ... Read the Post
COVID19/CHEMO
The oncology treatment clinic is always a space in time when thoughts catch up to me. My goal always to live in the moment, and each treatment reminds me of the reality of my prognosis. My experience of social distancing during COVID19 can be similar to sitting in a chemotherapy room. You look around a room and wonder who will be next. Which patient will be missing from the ... Read the Post
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