Have you ever been on a rollercoaster? They go up slow and come down fast. Twisting and turning while you’re screaming scared. Then finally you come to a slow stop and hastily climb out of the car that held you captive for that 2-minute ride (or less). And it was supposed to be a thrill. The emotions of cancer have similarities. Some emotions can help. I haven’t been on a rollercoaster ride for many years but still remember the thrill, the stress, the excitement of the ride. Cancer is not a Continue Reading
Hope during the Coronavirus Pandemic
There is Hope during the coronavirus pandemic. A pandemic is a worldwide outbreak of a disease and the coronavirus is not the first. Being somewhat of a research nerd, I find interest in reading about past pandemics. But, I have to limit my intake. It can be frightening. The Internet, news, social media is bombarding us with fear. But you have the control to turn it off. TURN off the fear! It’s April 2020, a time of uncertainty, fear, what if’s. Everyone reacts differently to this crisis, Continue Reading
Journey Through Thyroid Cancer
If you were to ask me what was the hardest part of having thyroid cancer, it would be, being told I had thyroid cancer. Today I’m sharing some of that journey. I’m thrilled to say it was 11 years ago, which I thank God for being my Great Physician, my strength through it and my friend who never left my side. It started in January 2008, my doctor noticed a bump on my neck, said it was probably a cyst to be aspirated, usually not a big deal. In April I saw an Endocrinologist. The Continue Reading