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One more chemo day done!

Mon September 15, 2014

Today was a busy day up at Stanford. I had an oncology appointment, chemo infusion, and then a workshop on make-up (sponsored by Look good feel better). I'll talk about…

Rethinking reconstruction

Fri August 22, 2014

active treatment

I had a couple of doctors updates yesterday. One with the breast surgeon and another with the oncologist. On the good news front, my oncologist said that my left…

Persistence, Tenacity, and New Blood

Wed August 20, 2014

active treatment

This cancer journey reminds me of some aspects of our Going East bike trip - particularly during those times when persistence and tenacity are what you need to make…

Courting a new lover

Sat August 16, 2014

Emotional Journey

Have not told anyone, but have been dating a gentleman named NED. I'm serious about the relationship - but he won't commit and this is causing much anxiety and…

#thisiswhatdepressionlookslike

Fri August 15, 2014

active treatment

This post has been inspired by a mix of things, not the least of which is how I am feeling at the moment. With the recent passing of Robin…

The mixed blessings of support groups

Thu August 14, 2014

active treatment

I have found that support groups are a mixed blessing. I have been going to two face-to-face groups, but also have 'connected' support groups on Facebook. The face-to-face and…

An awesome package – What you’ve done with your hair

Mon August 11, 2014

active treatment

I received an awesome care package yesterday (thanks Jen). The awesomeness began with the card, which is theme for this mostly picture post. Receiving energy from the ancient tree…

My Buddha Belly

Sun August 10, 2014

active treatment

It may sound dumb but one of my biggest worries about not getting reconstruction is that I'll look funny. I'll have a flat chest but a buddha belly. I'm…

A perfect morning

Sun August 10, 2014

active treatment

It's 8 am, infants are crying, jays are squawking, there is a fine mist as the park is covered in morning fog from the ocean. It is a perfect…

Meltdown

Mon July 14, 2014

active treatment

Last night I allowed myself to go down an emotional spiral into an all out meltdown. I was already feeling a little sad and then took an MJ pill, and…