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 fresh green blades of grass that had recently popped up from the now unfrozen ground of what was a very cold winter. It was a normal day. Until my 2:00 pm appointment with Julie. I was so excited to see her; not many people can Read More
Category: Cancer
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 a year ago. Similar to the note I found to my parents a year after it was written, I questioned why I would have saved this last year, forgetting it was there sitting in my phone all this time. Saved prior to my diagnosis, prior 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 same time feeling like it was a lifetime ago walking through those double doors into that radiation room. My appointment was quick, 15 minutes at best and the majority of that time was going over vitals and the latest supplements added to my daily handful, Read More