In a previous post, I pointed out that being diagnosed with cancer often causes anxiety. I know it did for me. I recently came across a video I thought was worth posting it to this blog. I hope you enjoy…
In a previous post, I pointed out that being diagnosed with cancer often causes anxiety. I know it did for me. I recently came across a video I thought was worth posting it to this blog. I hope you enjoy…
Official Cancer Survivor Yesterday I had an appointment with my oncologist to review my recent PET Scan, chest ex-ray and blood work. He congratulated me by saying, “you are now an “official” Cancer Survivor“. I was diagnosed in 2005 and…
I’m not an alarmist nor do I subscribe to conspiracy theories. I’m not Chicken Little and I don’t believe the sky is falling. However, I am no longer keeping my head in the sand either. I am now paying close attention to the many warnings concerning cancer.
Pet Scan Yesterday, as part of my cancer follow up, I had a PET Scan at the Sandwich, MA Health Center. Pet Scans are not too bad unless you are claustrophobic. Or, if you are like me and have very…
Cancer Research When I was first diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and the shock, fear and depression lessened, I did a great deal of research about cancer. I wanted to know everything I could about the horrid disease called cancer. …
On the “My Story” page I mentioned that I went to a “very well known” Cancer Treatment Center in Boston. They almost killed me and then told me to go back to the cape for my treatment because I didn’t…
After finally completing extensive chemotherapy treatment and enduring the many complications as a result of that treatment, I found that I was physically and mentally exhausted. I wasn’t too surprised at that. After all, I went through a lot in…
A cute and interesting article from the LA Times
On January 7th, I posted an article called I’m beginning to feel Like a Cancer Magnet. I had a growth removed from my arm and was told it was something called, Keratoacanthoma. I wasn’t too concerned because that often goes…