What Do I Need?

MY CANCER JOURNEY The best and worst thing has happened all at once recently.  Sadly, I have been contacted by NUMEROUS people over the past few weeks who have received a recent cancer diagnosis.  It’s awful because they are being invited to join the club that NOBODY...

Don’t Ask Me “How are you feeling?”

MY CANCER JOURNEY I have thought about this blog post for a while now…questioning whether I should actually write it or not.  But most of you love me for my candor and my spunk or spice, so I think you will either appreciate my honesty, or maybe learn something that...

The New Routine

MY CANCER JOURNEY Well, we are a month into treatment and we are finding our new normal.  Not a normal I ever wanted, but Paul and I both thrive in a structured and consistent environment so a “normal” is appreciated nonetheless.   My week now starts on a Tuesday. ...

Extreme Joy and Great Loss

MY CANCER JOURNEY Here we are…another week.   This week has been a bit odd for me.  I think my new reality is finally settling in so all the small things about treatment,  side effects, and my new schedule are now miniscule.  However, this past week was one...

Week One Down

MY CANCER JOURNEY I think we have all heard horror stories about chemo treatment.  Of course the hair loss, but also the nausea, upset tummy, potty issues, no appetite, the list goes on and on.  I had heard all of this too, and in fact, it was all warned by both my...