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 […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Hi Everyone, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. As each September rolls around, I am reminded of the amazing people, and organizations, who advocate tirelessly each and every day of […]
Take The Risk
Hi Everyone, One of the most challenging things for me has been getting past my fears of making a commitment to anyone about anything! I am by nature a […]
When Kindness Counts
Hi Everyone, Over the last few days I have been struggling with my Cancer, and my own mortality. I have been projecting into the future, thinking of all […]
A Double-Edged Sword
Hi Everyone, Cancer patients often deal with rigorous treatment schedules and doctors’ visits. Going for infusions, and having consults with your doctors is a necessary part of life. Along […]
It MUST Be My Cancer!!!
Hi Everyone, Recently I have been having difficulties with some low kidney blood counts, and, although the doctors have assured me it is not my cancer, I can’t help but […]
Walking For Awareness
Hi Everyone, Yesterday my husband Ken and I had the good fortune to walk in the Hyannis Fourth of July Parade with Ovarian Cancer 101, and its amazing […]
Winning The Battle
Hi Everyone, In the past month I lost a very good friend to Cancer. When receiving word of her death, the message said that Rita had lost her battle. […]
Mixed Emotions
Hi Everyone, I have been dealing with a spread of my cancer, and the myriad of tests that go with that. My last round of tests showed that one new […]
A Most Special Day
Hi Everyone, Well, another Live Like Renee 5K has come and gone. As always, it was a most moving day. People bonded over a common endeavor, supporting each other, sharing […]