It’s been 47 days since the last time I was zapped by radiation. 13 since a CT scan showed… nothing. No sign of cancer.
Chapter II
In September of 2013, doctors diagnosed me with a malignant 5cm mass, discovered during a regularly-scheduled MRI (which I have as part of my follow-up from a 2001-2002 breast cancer battle). After surgery and tests, I learned that I had thymic carcinoma -- a rare and fast-growing cancer of the Thymus gland. Usually, it’s not diagnosed until it’s already spread to the lungs, heart, or other places, because it can be fairly symptomless. I was blessed, as my oncologist said, that my regular MRIs helped catch it early. My outlook would have been much worse if this had been discovered months later.
I am documenting my journey through Cancer Part II in the hopes that it will educate and inspire others who are facing a difficult diagnosis. In the days after I left the hospital, I sat down with my colleagues at Growing Bolder to share my thoughts on this new challenge. As we say -- I am Surviving & Thriving.
Moving Forward (2013 in the Rear View Mirror)(YEA!)
I never wish time away. Never look forward to the weekend so much that I want Wednesday through Friday to go away.
Highway to Health
That’s my version of the AC/DC classic this week.
The Turnaround
I was determined not to write another post until I had some improvement in how I felt. You know, maybe til I was able to swallow WATER without the help of a Lidocaine pre-wash.
Good God, the Bugs Bunny Eyes are Back
That’s right. The Bugs Bunny eyes made a 12-hour return over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Pit of… Well not Despair, Exactly, but….
I am clawing my way out of yet another cancer chamber of horrors. As much as I hate to post two negative-ish reports in a row about my cancer treatment, hey, that’s my reality right now.