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
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
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
The game you play
Steve and I often refer to the treatment of stage 4 cancer as whack-a-mole. It is constant and rarely takes much of a break. My almost four years since diagnosis has been smooth sailing for most of the time. I am one of the lucky ones, and I have outlived my prognosis. . The MRI showed that the three spots have increased in size since the last scan, which was approximately a month ... Read the Post
My medical team is growing
********************************************************** I had my first appointment with a neurosurgeon this past week. Steve and I were impressed and happy with who my oncologist recommended. I prefer to have my doctors be blunt and to the point. And this one did not disappoint. He had already seen my MRI that shows the three tumor areas. He also had my medical records ... Read the Post
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