Category Archives: Living with Stage IV Breast Cancer

It seems to be…gone!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Carol

May 18 Yesterday Chad and I went for our second (monthly) treatment visit at the new (to me) hospital, in Belfast.  We met the oncologist, who shares her practice with my regular oncologist, Tracy Weisberg.  (Dr. Connelly practices in the … Continue reading →

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Setting a goal

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Carol

May 16 I’ve always had an overly active think tank- plans for projects that don’t materialize, ideas galore.  However, some of my concepts have manifested, some have even been successful.  All this by way of introducing my latest inclination, to plan a … Continue reading →

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Sandals

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Carol

Mother’s Day was last Sunday.  I have purchased pretty, yet silly, soft red colored sandals adorned with suede flowers, one pair for my mother, one pair for me.  Her gift will include nail polish and accessories for the feet, all … Continue reading →

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Signs of Life

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Carol

It is raining yet again, rather cold and grey.  The tree leaves are budding and the grasses are turning green.  The tulips at my doorstep are just starting to bloom, they bloom at the anniversary of my diagnosis.  My daffs … Continue reading →

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Lice and such

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Carol

When my husband went to pick up his son from the boy’s mother yesterday, (according to the weekly schedule), he  was informed the child has head lice.  A dismaying situation, but we Googled what to do and found the frenzy of washing and cleaning is not … Continue reading →

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Odd Dreams and other small events

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Carol

May 3 Last night I dreamed the government ordered everyone out of their homes and into trucks.  The people were told it was for their own good; rumors were circulating that the sun would not come out again.  I decided not … Continue reading →

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Fluidity

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Carol

April 29 I tried the international penpal experience over the past month, it resulted differently than what I’d imagined.  I received marriage proposals (from persons overseas looking for a green card?), several religious rants (in response to my mentioning I … Continue reading →

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Wrong Turn

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Carol

I’ve been very tired and still coping with the ups and downs of my reactions to treatment and the drugs I take.  I don’t have a full day yet of feeling well.  However, I am very fortunate that the cancer is responding well … Continue reading →

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From Here to There

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Carol

It is already mid-winter, we have been warm in our little house and the continuing saga with cancer seems to indicate I am making progress.  I can’t call it a battle, not in an angry, fighting way at least, because to regain … Continue reading →

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Cancer Profile: Characteristic 2

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Carol

Cancer Profile Characteristic 2: Grief and Despair.  Since the shock(s) at 6 – 18 months prior to diagnosis, “the person has been living in profound grief, despair and distress, suffering the loss of an essential soul survival mechanism.”  Dr. Marina … Continue reading →

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