Author Archives: terrilma

I suppose there are people who finish cancer treatment and put it behind them. They don’t make a fuss about it, just get on with their lives.  I imagine their philosophy is – ‘If  the horse throws you, pick yourself up, dust … Continue reading →

Our clocks leapt ahead a few days ago and shifted daylight to make twilight seem longer. Since I sat down this morning to figure out what to write the Catholics have chosen a new pope  Time is whizzing by. Already, … Continue reading →

“You’re scans are gorgeous, absolutely fabulous.” I was sitting in the exam room waiting for my oncologist who was running late, as usual, when he stuck his head in the door and gave me the best possible news. Then he … Continue reading →

According to http://www.definition-of.com/scanxiety the condition I am currently experienceing has a word to describe it: hyperscanxiety Scanxiety: the tension which builds particularly amongst those who have or have had cancer as they move towards their regular check up scan, hyperscanxiety being the period as they … Continue reading →

I have been traveling the last couple weeks, first to Utah, then a road trip to San Luis Obispo. I had wonderful visits with my daughter, then my son and his family. Before I left I made an appointment with … Continue reading →

This blue moon day marks the end of my active treatment phase and the beginning of whatever comes next. May it be many blue moons  or never before I have to face cancer treatment decisions again. I have been out … Continue reading →

I’m writing to you from the 14th floor of Long Hospital where I can see the tops of the Eucalyptus trees and the fog blowing in and out though my window. It is such a luxury to have a private room … Continue reading →

Summer is always a little odd for me living near the ocean in San Francisco. I judge how hot it is inland by the extent of the fog blanket when I wake up. I wear shorts and sandals if I … Continue reading →