In the realm of wonder and awe, Where dogs with noses keen and raw, There exists a gift beyond belief, Detect the unseen, a genuine relief. Through studies and research so profound, We marvel at their remarkable sense, Cancer detection, a feat so profound, Their contribution is immense. With a sniff, a nuzzle, and a…
Read moreWhat I’ve Learned: The Forever Part Nobody Warns You About
When someone asks you “How are you?” I’ve discovered you can tell whether they’re simply looking for you to reply “okay” and move on, or if they’re looking for you to be honest, and to be able to listen to whatever your response may be.,Six years of radiation, surgery, Stem Cell Transplantation, CAR T cell…
Read moreWas It Worth It?
A few weeks ago, my palliative care physician asked me a simple question that nobody had ever asked me before – “Was all that worth it?” She knew I had been receiving treatment for my cancers for 6 years now – 6 years of chemotherapy; a stem-cell transplant that provided me with 6 months of…
Read moreThe Space Between Fear And Hope
When life breaks open, you meet aspects of yourself you never intended to meet. This is for the time, the space between fear and hope, the day to day, and the act of waking up to face another day. Cancer brings doors you had no intention of opening, and it doesn’t ask permission. It enters,…
Read more# Was It All Worth It?
Palliative Care Doctor: Palliative care, in medicine, is the specialty of caring for patients who have chronic illnesses such as cancer; the goal is to help patients achieve a good quality of life by controlling symptoms and stress and providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and families. Palliative care can be provided along with…
Read moreLone Swimmer in Deep Water
A personal reflection on loneliness during cancer and the quiet courage of daily life. I opened my eyes at 6:47 AM. No alarm. My body keeps its clock now. I get up when the pills are due, when my hip flares, or when my mind decides the night is over. Like every morning since my…
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