Aug 7, 20192 minAppetite: my emotional leading indicatorWe should all have a friend we can call when our iron levels are low, and we are craving escargot and a steak. When that happens to me, I...
Jul 31, 20192 minShouldn't I feel happier?The number of “how are you doing” texts I’ve gotten in the past few days suggests I’m overdue for an update. I don’t love updating when...
Jul 22, 20194 minOn connection and caretakingWhether or not to spring for a private room at MSK has been a debate between myself and Per since my first surgery. The per-night cost...
Jul 20, 20191 minA better day at MSKYesterday came with sudden fevers, accelerated heart rates, and increased pain. I’m glad to report that all three are back to normal....
Jul 18, 20191 minA strong first dayGina is already walking! She did four laps—and stairs! She is doing SO much better than she was at this point after her last surgery....
Jul 16, 20191 minLiver resection #1 tomorrowTen months ago, the tumors in Gina's liver were so large and prevalent, that our oncologists simply refused to use the R-word. But...
Jul 10, 20193 minLiving through uncertainty“We are always getting ready to live, but never living.” This cautionary quip by Ralph Waldo Emerson goes all the way back to my high...
Jun 23, 20191 minBack to bounceI owe a big round of thanks to so many of you who reached out on Facebook, via text, and in person after my last post. I wasn’t in a good...
Jun 20, 20193 minAn update I've been dragging my feet to shareI’ll be honest, I’ve been dragging my feet on this update. Dreading it, even. Maybe because I’m still trying to process what they told me...
Jun 4, 20193 minA turning point in my journeyA few weeks ago, I walked into my therapy session and spent approximately 56 minutes talking about nothing important. On minute 57, I...
May 21, 20191 minPositive momentum at MSKSpent the day at MSK yesterday, lots of good momentum! 1) My liver enzymes qualified me for pump chemo, my second round to date 2) I met...