I started this journey in September 2010. 6 and a half years later,my last day at the Tom Baker cancer centre is bittersweet. Well, more sweet than bitter, obviously. I noticed an abnormally large lump in my left axilla (armpit, in non medical terms) and presented it to my family doctor for investigation. She sent… Continue reading My Last Day At The Tom Baker Cancer Centre Is Bittersweet
Tag: health
3 years cancer free doesn’t mean being free from cancer
I just realized that in mid February, I was ‘officially’ 3 years cancer free. Pretty amazing considering the last few months have been a roller coaster of lumps and tests and needles and stitches. I know the last time I updated about my health it was with a huge sigh of relief that my oncologist’s… Continue reading 3 years cancer free doesn’t mean being free from cancer
Keeping Us Healthy on Holidays with Honibe (Giveaway)
The kids have been excited for this family holiday for just about a year. We’ve been talking about it and planning and checking things out online and researching for so long that it felt like it would never come. Poof! The trip is here and all I could think about in the weeks… Continue reading Keeping Us Healthy on Holidays with Honibe (Giveaway)
A Tea Party For Me?
I know I’ve said it before but I feel like it needs to be said again, I have the best, most supportive group of friends, hands down. I have felt more love in the past few months with messages, texts, visits, prayers, positive energy, hugs, rides, flowers, meals, gifts of kindness, gifts of being present,… Continue reading A Tea Party For Me?
The Results Are In
Nothing is more terrifying that knowing that the results are in. It’s the longest drive to the hospital. It’s the longest walk down the hallway and the longest wait in the waiting room. Diagnosis. Right neck node; Biopsy: – Reactive follicular hyperplasia – NO definitive morphological evidence of involvement by nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma… Continue reading The Results Are In
Is Now The Time To Panic?
Warning: This post is going to suck! I wish I had better news but I don’t, I have cancer…again. I knew in my gut that it was going to be bad news and I walked in ready and bracing for the confirmation. Unlike the first time, when I was oozing positivity almost to the point of… Continue reading Is Now The Time To Panic?
World Prematurity Day
November 17th marks World Prematurity Day around the globe. The March of Dimes charity is campaigning to raise awareness about the struggles families go thru when their babies are born too soon. They are working to aide in research and speak out for legislation that improves the care for moms and babies. Our… Continue reading World Prematurity Day