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“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 →

I met with my favorite oncologist last week and told him  I wanted to hurry up and get my, possibly, last round of chemotherapy over with so I could have time to recover and attend a poetry writing workshop in … Continue reading →

I thought I would be past round four of chemotherapy by now, instead I am waiting for a bed to become available at the hospital so I can continue with the treatment that I am committed to continuing but would prefer … Continue reading →

I came through round three of chemo very well, if anything, it went more smoothly than round two. I was lucky enough to avoid the fevers that sent me to the ER after my first two rounds. When I saw … Continue reading →

I’m writing to you from the hospital where I’m experiencing round three of a five day chemo regimen with Epirubicin and Ifosfomide to mop up any remaining sarcoma cells that could be loitering at the surgery site or planning scouting expeditions to new … Continue reading →