Survivorship

15 realities at eight years post-cancer diagnosis. Yep. It’s been eight years since the sh*t hit the fan. Eight years! So far, so good. Still here. Still NED. I am lucky in oh-so-many ways, and I know it. However, I am also not one to gloss over cancer crap, aka, cancer fallout. As you know …

Recently, I had my six-month checkup with my oncologist. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve had five oncologists. Not my fault. Just sayin’. I’m not that difficult a patient. Trust me. I’m not. It’s eight years since my breast cancer diagnosis. Eight years since the shit hit the fan. Eight years since Dear Hubby and I …

As we wrap up another Lymphedema Awareness month, I’m sharing some helpful resources about lymphedema, so they are more easily accessible, all in one place. In other words, I’m organizing. Yikes! (As some of you know, organization is not my strong suit. Trust me, it’s not.) Feel free to share your favorite LE resources with …

I am pleased to tell you, my dear readers, about the new book, Navigating the C: A Nurse Charts the Course for Cancer Survivorship Care, by my online friend, Alene Nitzky, Ph.D., RN, OCN. Blue Bayou Press LCC, 2018. 121 pages, plus a 66 page Appendix. I’ve been a fan of Alene Nitzky’s work for a …

Why is lymphedema still such a mystery? As you, Dear Readers, are likely aware, March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. Sometimes, I think there are way too many designations assigned to each month to promote awareness for various conditions, diseases, and causes. Who can keep track? However, in this case, I say, bring it on. There …