July 27, 2016 Dear Mom – Thank you for letting me take you to one of my favorite places tonight, despite you urging me to rest and “take it easy”. This weekend, marking my fourth Taxol treatment, has been so memorable; the fun parts and the painful ones. Life goes by so quickly, and in Read More
Author: higginstiano03
One Year Later
One Year Later One year ago today, my life changed in a way I had least expected it to. March 10, 2016. I woke up to a warmer, spring-like day, got the kids ready for school, walked down to the bus stop taking in the fresh air, blue skies, and the kids, excitedly recognizing the Read More
Cancer Is Like a Snowstorm
February 2, 2017 “Cancer is like a snowstorm. Every snowflake is different just like every cancer tumor is different.” – Dr. Barry Taylor, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center “It’s impossible,” said pride. “It’s risky,” said experience. “It’s pointless,” said reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the heart.” This quote popped up in my memories from Read More
The Story of Maura
6 week Radiation Follow Up Ahhhh…back to those gowns! This morning was my six week follow up with Dr. Torres. Six weeks since my last radiation treatment. Funny how time passes; a feeling of seeming like it was just yesterday that I was laying on that cold, hard table day after day, while at the Read More