Hi Everyone, I hope this piece finds you well and continuing to fight the good fight. Recently my scans showed that the tumor on the surface of my liver had […]
Chemotherapy and The Pandemic
Hi Everyone, In my last blog, I wrote about the unique fears Ovarian Cancer, and all Cancer patients, face during the Covid 19 pandemic. Constant fears of being exposed, and […]
Ovarian Cancer and Covid 19
Hi Everyone, It has been a while since I have written. I have had some health setbacks and complications that have taken my energy, and am finally feeling able to […]
Well, I Didn’t See THAT Coming!
Hi Everyone, It has been a long time since my last blog. I have been in and out of the hospital since last October, dealing with a new issue. When […]
Who is That Person in the Mirror?
Hi Everyone, Often I will talk about the things that Cancer cannot take away from you, the things that you have control over. There is a flip side to that, […]
Old Friends
Hi Everyone, I’ve recently gone back into treatment for my Cancer. I am receiving chemotherapy and a biologic, and we go every other week. All of the usual emotions you […]
Supporting Each Other
Hi Everyone, This week I attended Ovarian Cancer 101’s Gynecological Cancers Support Group. The meeting is one that always fosters support, understanding, and compassion. Attendees are dealing with different Cancers, […]
Searching For “Normal”
Hi Everyone, One of the things I struggle with as I strive not to let my Cancer define me, is feeling a sense of normalcy. I try to make my […]
I Should Be Happy, Right?
Hi Everyone, I recently had my last chemo treatment, something that patients are always happy about. But in a way it is a double-edged sword. While it is a positive […]
Identity Crisis
Hi Everyone! I think we as Cancer patients are constantly dealing with trying to hold onto ourselves, our very identity, as we are so impacted by chemo side effects, the […]
Nausea and Joint Pain and Neuropathy…Oh My!
Hi Everyone, I have found a wonderful way to distract me from my fears and worries about my Ovarian Cancer – Chemo side effects!!! Who knew that there would be […]
And Away We Go!
Hi Everyone, No matter how many times I go through chemo, I am always amazed at how it catches me off guard, surprising me with all of its twists and […]
Plot Twist!
Hi Everyone, I recently had my latest scan and MRI to check on the status of my Cancer. I went through all the usual fears and worries as I had […]
Surprise, Surprise
Hi Everyone, Recently I was invited by Diane Riche of Ovarian Cancer 101, to attend their first Gynecologic Cancer Support Group. I said yes immediately, wanting to support the efforts […]