UGH THE DRAINS ARE BACK! but I'll get to that later. Second ever surgery in the books and I did my best to make sure that I learned from the last experience and I think for the most part, I nailed it. Last time - Took underwear off to change into gown. Felt weird. This... Continue Reading →
Technically I have been cancer free for an entire year. 365 whole days. Holy eff. April 1, 2016 was the double mastectomy that turned out NOT to be the world's most elaborate April Fool's joke ever. To the patient it feels like the end of all of your treatment would be the milestone that signifies being cancer free... Continue Reading →
It's done. I'm home and everything hurts. But after lopping off a few body parts, I think some pain is to be expected. Up until my most recent medical visits I haven't had much experience in hospitals. I've never broken a bone, never had to stay overnight and my biggest hospital emergency was in grade 5 when... Continue Reading →
A friend of mine messaged me this morning and told me about the book that her son chose last night before bed. He picked out their nighttime story off the bookshelf as usual and it ended up being a Franklin the Turtle book with a message that feels serendipitous. Here is the text message she... Continue Reading →
In most things in life this is a good rule of thumb and for some it's even a core value in which they live each day. I, on the other hand, am a liar. Little white lies mostly but one of my best and most consistent lies is the one that creeps from my mouth... Continue Reading →
In the beginning it was fall 2015. One of my favourite times of year with cozy clothes, changing leaves and Halloween. At some point during the fun fall thing there was also a lump. I WebMD'd the hell out of that lump. To the point where WebMD told me that I probably had MS, Lupus and... Continue Reading →
