Monthly Archives: December 2010

12.31.10, 7pm: ~ 10 loads of laundry (I counted. yes, all day.)  (yes, I love Pandora, it does make the day go a bit faster) ~ bored daughter. ( as parents believe some boredom is good, I wish she had … Continue reading →

I’m in a sleep study at Stanford. Several people have asked me if I have problems sleeping, but I don’t! I’m just doing this study for the following 3 reasons: 1) Trying to help researchers understand anything about this cancer … Continue reading →

Scans, appointments, waiting. I’m now in a brand new cycle of just-living… for 12 whole weeks. In about 11 weeks I’ll start fretting about my impending pet scan, but for now I can enjoy the good part of yesterday’s appt.  … Continue reading →

Alternatives? Complimentaries? When you have cancer, many of both are offered by many well-meaning people. Some make sense (wheatgrass, yoga, meditation, chicken soup), some don’t (Vitamin C IV infusions, carrot juice enemas (maybe it was drinking a ridiculous amount of … Continue reading →

If you were facing a serious illness, would you: a) join a local support group in your town and hear people of various ages complain about various part of their lives? or b) drive 1.5 hours to meet with people … Continue reading →