Sept 9, 2015 I left work again today to meet my surgeon, Dr McNeir. Of course, it did not feel warm, nor fuzzy when I announced I had another appointment. I don’t think asking for some compassion is wrong. My boss is kind of cold. The surgeon seemed personable and scheduled my lymphectomy on FridayContinue reading “Cancer #5: Still Waiting…”
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Cancer #4: Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
August 27, 2015 I’ve waited all week for today. Today is it, and I don’t really want to go because I am afraid. Ken and I walk in together holding hands. We sit silently in the room and wait. I wonder what it feels like to tell someone they have cancer. How do you doContinue reading “Cancer #4: Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma”
Cancer #3: “I’m so sorry…”
August 5, 2015 The sonogram showed that there are 2 lymph nodes affected and I go in for a CT scan with IV contrast tomorrow. I’m scared but feeling positive. I’m so tired. I have been tired since the beginning of last year. I sweat profusely, too. Those are both symptoms. I can’t believe it.Continue reading “Cancer #3: “I’m so sorry…””
Cancer #2: Is It, or Is It Not
July 30, 2015I told Dr. Hanna I had been reading Google Scholar about neck lumps. From what I read, I have a 77% chance of not having a problem. That is good news. That’s what I’m talking about! :^) July 31, 2015Sonogram this morning. I’ll get the results on Monday. I’m on Google again. FoundContinue reading “Cancer #2: Is It, or Is It Not”
Cancer #1: I Discovered the Lump
I started this little journal the day I found the lump. I figured from the beginning, it was bad and I wanted to remember it all. I know that regardless of the outcome, I WILL FIGHT, AND I WILL WIN! How do I know? Because live or die, I will be in charge of myContinue reading “Cancer #1: I Discovered the Lump”
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