If God wants to bring me to my knees, He knows what to do. A critically ill child. He can do anything to me. Throw anything at me. I keep getting knocked down. I keep getting back up. But don’t touch my kid. I couldn’t handle that. However, who am I to choose? Those other […]
I guess now is a good time to discuss the changes cancer has made to my body and brain. It’s been 55 days since my last chemo infusion. Some studies suggest that I have been kicked ahead in time 10-15 years at the molecular level. These studies conclude that markers of ageing, such as decreased […]
We’ve all heard the message. Every doctor I’ve had during my Pink Dot Detour with Triple Negative Breast Cancer has told me. Your attitude is everything. Your perception matters. You are what you think. Why does it matter? It changes your outcome. People CAN and DO die of broken hearts. People can wish themselves ill. […]
I saw the Firefighter this morning … watching all those muscles pop made my day! Rugged. Strong. Big. Sigh. He is honestly the hottest guy ever. Makes me weak at the knees. Am I not allowed a little bit of male adoration as I head to the Durham Region Cancer Centre for Radiation number 5 […]
Hypnosis has always seemed like a parlour trick for comedians. Years ago, I went to Yuk Yuk’s with friends and watched them make dicks (literally) of themselves on stage while under hypnosis. My friend Terri and I both said “OK, there is no way I could be hypnotized!” Then I sent her this video. We […]
At first, I thought it was just the acute stress of my Triple Negative Breast Cancer diagnosis. February 7th … I was on a train heading home, leaning my head against the freezing rain splattered window and crying. My GP had called the day before and said they had an appointment for me to see […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the parable comparing life to a cup of coffee. No? I will tell you the story now … Several students gathered at a favourite professor’s home for a reunion. Seeing eachother for the first time in years, they hugged and kissed, and became reacquainted through a lively discussion. They compared notes, […]
Do you remember that childhood chant? Sticks and stones May break my bones … But words will never hurt me. Even when I said it as a child, I didn’t believe it. Words hurt. They cut to the bone and lodge themselves deep within. They do permanent and lasting damage. CANCER. Is a terrifying word. […]
Back in Late! I blogged about the three things that make me cranky, bitchy and froth at the mouth. Being too hot Being hangry Being late My Number #1 pet peeve is humidity. While I hate to be hot, I loath humidity. It can make me cry in desperate frustration. It’s been 40C/104F with the […]
I’m in the final leg of my breast cancer journey. Today I went for my radiation consult & planning session. My Radiation Oncologist Dr. IQ* went through the risks, plans, pros/cons again and had me sign the consent form. I have a 30% chance of breast cancer reocurrance without radiation … 10% chance with. I’m […]