My panacea … or at least that is what I’m hoping it is. Not long after my major surgery in December, hubby noticed that I wasn’t breathing well when sleeping. I had started to snore (something I’ve never done before, honest) to the point of actually waking myself up. He also heard that my breath…
In a post last week, Nancy challenged fellow cancer bloggers to write 15 random things about themselves. I think this is such a great way to help demonstrate how cancer bloggers are not just about the disease – we are people too – but also it provides a great way for us to connect on a more…
On the first day, I didn’t really buy into all the hype about the #powerof39. I didn’t really get what it meant to participate in such an event. I’d had friends who had participated in a similar event in Canada, but I didn’t really understand what it was all about. I signed up for the…
When doctors are taught to give bad news, they are told not to skirt around the issue. It is important to come right out and say it. The words matter. What I don’t think they are told is that the good words matter too. Part of my struggle has been that the doctors don’t seem…
It is interesting how some changes just sneak up on us, and others hit us in the face. I’ve been thinking a lot about changes. In my cancer blogosphere, many people are annoyed at the expression/expectation that “cancer changes you”. It was something my mother-in-law said to me early on in the journey. Not so…
After the first epic hike (Friday), we setup camp and made dinner before heading to the showers. I felt fine, but when I removed my clothing I noticed a rash on my breasts. Of course, I freaked out. I seem to be doing that a bit more lately that perhaps I should. My first thought…
I first learned of Acure products when I received a free sample in the welcome tote – given to me the first time I attended a support group session at Bay Area Cancer Connections. I had just been diagnosed with breast cancer and was preparing for chemotherapy. I loved the cell stimulating body wash so…
When we noticed a campsite available for Big Basin for one night this long weekend we decided to go camping. It was bit of an experiment for me – to see if I could sleep in a tent. Last time I tried was our weekend at Big Sur the first week in May. That weekend,…
On Monday I had an MRI of my shoulder. On my trip to Ottawa in May I had noticed a lump on my shoulder. I freaked out, had a physical exam where they said it was a lipoma (fat pocket). The problem is, I kept getting tendonitis in my shoulder. Physical therapy wasn’t helping it. So,…
In any long journey, transitions matter. Back in August last year, I wrote about the importance of transitions – transitions help mark our waypoints along the journey, but they also give us something to celebrate. A sense that something is finished a new thing is beginning. A way to start things anew. Shortly after writing…
