Archive - Living Through Cancer of Popcorn And Patchouli

Chewing On Electrical Cords Was A Sign

I have a sweet cat, Phoenix, who is a stress case especially when he’s scared or overstimulated. I’ve spent years working with veterinarians to lessen…

Aug 11, 2023 •

February 2023

Seriously, I'm Not Mad

Seriously, I’m not mad - even after being diagnosed in 2007 with a quick-moving, invasive breast cancer. Even after initial treatments were no cake walk…

Feb 27, 2023 •

January 2023

Small But Mighty

I want to explain the part of treatment I’ve been doing since November 2021 - the drugs. But cancer drugs are not sparkly and there’s not a fun story to…

Jan 12, 2023 •

Next Order Of Business, And A Path Crossed, Too

One of the things that can be an issue for cancer in the bone is that the tumor munching away at bone can cause weakness to the affected bone and that…

Jan 2, 2023 •

December 2022

Coincidences? I Think Not.

In July of 2020, I had a non-cancer-related appointment with my cardiologist which resulted in a referral to get my calcium score and imaging of heart…

Dec 19, 2022 •

Moments Became Years

In my head, 2010 doesn’t seem so long ago, but somehow 12 years have passed in what feels like moments. I think most of us feel that way about time…

Dec 18, 2022 •

August 2010

It’s been a year since I last posted to my Carepages – which is a good sign. I’m well into my third year of being cancer-free and am gearing up to walk…

Aug 21, 2010 •

October 2008

Same Race Different Year

Kelly and I walked this past Saturday’s 2008 Komen Houston Race for the Cure. What a difference a year has made for me. Last year at this time, I was in…

Oct 7, 2008 •

June 2008

At The End Of 15 Months

At the end of May, I had my LAST Zometa infusion, so today I went down to M.D. Anderson for another milestone visit; I got my port-a-cath removed!!! I…

Jun 17, 2008 •

May 2008

So Far, So Good

More good news!!! Last week Wednesday, I went in for my first mammogram since just about this time last year. After many, many slides taken of each…

May 1, 2008 •

March 2008

Headed In The Right Direction

I have news from my first three-month visit with my medical oncologist!!! The blood tests done yesterday indicate there is no cancer activity going on…

Mar 12, 2008 •

January 2008

Before I close my eyes for the night, I wanted to post a quick note to let you know how I was feeling after that very rough day last Thursday. I finally…

Jan 14, 2008 •

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