At a support group the other night, some of the folks mentioned that they found things got easier as time progressed. That is, it was really hard during that…
I've been having sleeping trouble since about September. Taxol chemo seem to be the first thing that impacted my sleep. Then it was surgery. With the combination, I also…
Yesterday I watched Grey's Anatomy (spoiler alert!) - I'm one that loves my medical dramas! On it there was a patient with an incurable brain tumor who also happened…
A friend of mine posted this Guardian Article "What do doctors say to 'alternative therapists' when a patient dies? Nothing. We never talk". Let me begin by saying that…
One of the things I mentioned in passing during my crazy busy week last week is that I was selected to attend a free weekend retreat for breast cancer…
I've updated this post on March 2, 2015 to include new instructions if you wish to participate in the sexuality after cancer blog activity. In preparing the week 2…
Yesterday I explored Alum Rock Park (Penetencia Creek area) on my bike. It is the first time I've ridden in the hills since chemo. I look back and see…
Over the last week I've been amazed at how quickly my wounds are healing. For so long the progress has been slow. Last Thursday I was diagnosed with a…