A year ago I was blissfully ignorant A year ago my baby was still a baby, and I was just…
My favorite chemo buddy, Gem, accompanied me to my Herceptin infusion on Friday. We also brought along a horse (of…
I spend a lot of time thinking about this diagnosis and how to manage the fear, particularly in reference to my daughter. How do I teach her to live her life at full speed, while still teaching her to take care. I don’t want to teach her to be fearful; I don’t want her to live a life of timidity and fear. On the other hand, I don’t want her to be dismissive of danger. Where do you find that balance?
Encapsulate the year 2010 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today,…
People say some interesting things to me when they find out I have cancer. I understand that, for the most…
It wouldn’t be so bad if I wasn’t bald. On the other hand, at least I don’t have to worry…
The doctors are working to save my body, my friends at the Young Survival Coalition have helped save my sanity.
I hurt today. It’s frustrating to be back on the pain meds after doing so well for so long. This…
Ever wondered what a day of chemotherapy was like for a cancer patient? I thought I’d bring you along today,…












