Grandee
The next INSPIRE post is from a woman who goes by the name of Grandee and she begins by saying that “this is a two-in-one lung cancer story.” However, I would say that there are many layers to her...
View ArticleHello new year!
Although 2012 had its beautiful moments, I am not sad to see it go. Time for a new year with fresh possibilities. I’ve got some major catching up to do and plan to embark on some serious blogging in...
View ArticleA little help from my friends
I have the greatest friends. Some old, some new, some whom I know only through this blog or my online support group. Each and every relationship enriches my life; when it comes to friendship, I am a...
View ArticleResolve
As far as New Years Resolutions go, number one is a given: I will survive. However, it’s a bit solemn and I feel the need to inject some whimsy and wild impracticality as well. So, here we go: In 2013...
View ArticleDamage control
I am still experiencing significant peripheral neuropathy. Specifically, decreased sensation in my fingers (such that buttoning my coat is difficult) and my toes as well. Thankfully, my face–nose,...
View ArticleDigging out: slowly
Under the weather When I decided to start blogging about my experience, I wondered if I would ever be at a loss for words. No, actually. However, that doesn’t mean I am always able to get them down on...
View ArticleMoving slowly and possibly requiring assistance
Minder A minder is a person assigned to guide or escort a visitor, or to provide protection to somebody, or to otherwise assist or take care of something, i.e. a person who “minds”. Wikipedia I am no...
View ArticleSnow job
Winter close-up Well, it happened again—a big dump of snow. It’s not so bad though; Peter has a day off from school and I am literally grounded—until the snow plow guy comes, nobody is going anywhere...
View ArticleWhere was I? Rewind to a week and a half ago….
Wednesday, March 13th was a full day, with two scheduled appointments in Boston. I got there a little bit early and hurried to grab a bite at Whole Foods. While walking the few blocks from MGH, I had...
View ArticleFuture tense
Peter Duff tries to thwart a candid shot (fail) On the second of April, Peter, David and I attended Experience Exeter, a daylong introduction to Phillips Exeter Academy for admitted students as well as...
View ArticleLast minute announcement: The Changing Landscape of Cancer Care
If you are living with cancer and reside in the Boston area and haven’t made plans yet for Saturday the 29th, I’d like to suggest that you attend this free conference provided by the Massachusetts...
View ArticleMGH Conference: Let’s Talk
Jay Gupta, Basem Gawish, Linnea Duff It was a great day, with a large room at the Simches Research Center packed to the brim with survivors and caregivers. We all enjoyed a light breakfast, accompanied...
View ArticleFinding myself again
I don’t believe I understood how badly I needed this break from chemotherapy. Five straight years of treatment: I cannot overlook the fact that it represents an enormous luxury for someone with...
View ArticleOne big party
Oh, how I have enjoyed this break from treatment. In fact, my entire family has benefitted: for the first time since he could likely recall, Peter’s had a mother who felt great and was possessed of...
View ArticleMoving on
A sign This is a tough, tough time. Not just for me of course, but for David and for anyone who is close to either one of us. It is also a particularly confusing time, and our children and some of my...
View ArticleThe yellow brick road starts here…
ups and downs I don’t know what’s up with me and WordPress but I can’t seem to set up a gallery of photos and I’m too tired to fight about it. So, I’ll just figure out another way around this problem....
View ArticleSome self reflection and personal transparency
Self portrait in the ladie’s room at Western Avenue Studios I am in the midst of another break from packing; making the rounds of my gracious friend’s homes (thank you, thank you, thank you all). This...
View ArticleDigging out
What’s not caked in snow is coated in ice… I am rather certain I’ve used that particular title before, but it really can be so apt. My trip to Baltimore came to a conclusion on Sunday, just after the...
View ArticleLoud uncle paired with a quiet whine
Yesterday was a humdinger. Two treatment-related mistakes in, I realized that not only am I over-overwhelmed, it’s time to do the big ask: Help! Shortly after after posting my previous blog (and...
View ArticleLosing our first love
Two of my favorite photos of Evalynn Early Monday morning—early enough that it couldn’t be good news, I received a phone call from our stepfather Jim. My mother Evalynn had passed away unexpectedly....
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