It appears that blogger has updated its dashboard since I last posted. I hopes this works because it looks like I'm typing out a word document.
But I digress ...
The point of this post is to let you know that Light the Night is coming up Oct. 13. Any donations you can make to our team are greatly appreciated. We've raised $60 toward the $1500 goal.
Here's more info on our team page: http://pages.lightthenight.org/in/Indianap12/runningink
You can also sign up to join the team. If you sign up, please kindly harass your friends, family and coworkers for donations.
A quick update on my health for those who come to this blog for that (and not my wit or sarcasm): Not much to update on the cancer front. I see Dr. Shorty next month. I did graduate this year to having scans just once a year. I'm big time now! :)
Friday, August 17, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Two years
It's been two years since I was diagnosed and I recently received a clean bill of health. My CT scan looked good, Dr. Shorty said. However, some blood work revealed my thyroid is elevated (or low, I can't remember what the higher number means, hypothyroid I think), so I'm on meds for that while I wait to see an Endocrinologist. Because a girl can't have too many doctors in her life. ;P
Of course, I'm stoked to still be in the clear. I don't take it for granted and I appreciate being able to keep on truckin'. In fact, I just ran the IU mini - with the entry fee going toward scholarships for students who survived cancer - and did excellent. Two hours and 14 minutes. That's way better than the 2:47 minutes I did pre-cancer 5 years ago (and in the heat of the summer). woot!
Of course, I'm stoked to still be in the clear. I don't take it for granted and I appreciate being able to keep on truckin'. In fact, I just ran the IU mini - with the entry fee going toward scholarships for students who survived cancer - and did excellent. Two hours and 14 minutes. That's way better than the 2:47 minutes I did pre-cancer 5 years ago (and in the heat of the summer). woot!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
One year in the clear!
I knew my 1-year anniversary of remission was coming up, but I wasn't exactly sure when. After checking back on this blog, I realized it's today! Happy remission day to me. :)
I see Dr. Shorty next week, and I assume my next scan will be in March. I signed myself (and the husband, perhaps somewhat reluctantly) to run the IU mini marathon at the end of March. My reasons? 1. I want to prove to myself I can do it again. 2. I need an excuse to work out. 3. The money goes to providing scholarships for students who had cancer. Trifecta of good reasons! Speaking of trifectas, if anyone is free that weekend, they should come down and we can go out in Bloomington. :)
Hopefully these posts will continue to be far and few between and always with good news. I am very thankful for my good health right now and it's definitely something I do not take for granted.
I see Dr. Shorty next week, and I assume my next scan will be in March. I signed myself (and the husband, perhaps somewhat reluctantly) to run the IU mini marathon at the end of March. My reasons? 1. I want to prove to myself I can do it again. 2. I need an excuse to work out. 3. The money goes to providing scholarships for students who had cancer. Trifecta of good reasons! Speaking of trifectas, if anyone is free that weekend, they should come down and we can go out in Bloomington. :)
Hopefully these posts will continue to be far and few between and always with good news. I am very thankful for my good health right now and it's definitely something I do not take for granted.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Cancer has some benefits
Hello my friends! It has been a busy time for me this week. Many doctors appointments, including my CT scan. (It took two nurses four times to get a vein. I'm awesome.)Now I wait until Monday for the results.
Regarding the title of my post, because I got cancer, I was on the Smiley Morning Show today to promote KJ's Cancer Sucks party to benefit LLS. My dad recorded it, so I got to hear it. I don't sound bad, but I thought, do I really sound like that?
Regarding the title of my post, because I got cancer, I was on the Smiley Morning Show today to promote KJ's Cancer Sucks party to benefit LLS. My dad recorded it, so I got to hear it. I don't sound bad, but I thought, do I really sound like that?
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Most days are fine, some are, well ...
Funny how the human mind works. I can go days or weeks without really thinking about my cancer, although I do remember that I had it every day. How can I not when I see my short hair or the scar on my chest. It's no big deal and I move on. I HAD cancer, but I'm fine now.
But then there are the days, actually the nights, where my mind is full of anxiety and fear about the cancer coming back. Typically it's been an imminent doctor's appointment triggering the thoughts, but last night, I have no idea why. I could not shut my mind off. I thought, what if my cancer comes back right around my friend's wedding in 2013, which I am in. What if I find cancer in my next scan in September, have to have chemo, and lose my hair before another friend's October wedding? What if it comes back and kills what little chance I may still have to have a baby? Will I have to have another bone marrow biopsy (which I literally fear more than anything else in my life. I was put under for the only one I had, but I have heard horror stories, and heard grown men have jumped off tables when it happens. Think about it people, needle through bone. not cool). Will I let my family down if it comes back? Will people be annoyed or bothered that I've got cancer again? What was that pain? What's that bump? Does my neck look swollen? Why did I eat that dessert it will cause cancer because cancer likes sugar! ahhhhhhhhh! Yes people, that is the anxiety taking over.
Given my somewhat anxious nature in life, I'm surprised these nights don't happen more often. I think I've handled this situation far better than I expected, but sometimes I feel paralyzed by the "what ifs" which is no way to live. But overall my life is good, so thankfully, these nights don't happen often. Check back with me in mid-September before my next scan and see how I'm doing. :P
But then there are the days, actually the nights, where my mind is full of anxiety and fear about the cancer coming back. Typically it's been an imminent doctor's appointment triggering the thoughts, but last night, I have no idea why. I could not shut my mind off. I thought, what if my cancer comes back right around my friend's wedding in 2013, which I am in. What if I find cancer in my next scan in September, have to have chemo, and lose my hair before another friend's October wedding? What if it comes back and kills what little chance I may still have to have a baby? Will I have to have another bone marrow biopsy (which I literally fear more than anything else in my life. I was put under for the only one I had, but I have heard horror stories, and heard grown men have jumped off tables when it happens. Think about it people, needle through bone. not cool). Will I let my family down if it comes back? Will people be annoyed or bothered that I've got cancer again? What was that pain? What's that bump? Does my neck look swollen? Why did I eat that dessert it will cause cancer because cancer likes sugar! ahhhhhhhhh! Yes people, that is the anxiety taking over.
Given my somewhat anxious nature in life, I'm surprised these nights don't happen more often. I think I've handled this situation far better than I expected, but sometimes I feel paralyzed by the "what ifs" which is no way to live. But overall my life is good, so thankfully, these nights don't happen often. Check back with me in mid-September before my next scan and see how I'm doing. :P
Thursday, March 31, 2011
All aboard the crazy cancer train...
It was a year ago today that I punched my ticket for the crazy cancer train. It was a year ago today that I went to the doctor for the strange swelling in my neck and ending up having more tests, blood work, and doctor visits than I had in my previous 29 years combined.
There are some things about that day that I can remember clearly. What I was wearing, that it was VERY hot out, looking out the window at Clarian West while bawling on the phone to my husband that they wanted to do a biopsy and more tests. (I was by myself for the initial tests). I really don't know how I drove home that day. I managed to compose myself enough to call work to let them know what was going on.
I had my biopsy two days later, found out I had cancer three days after that, and it was full speed ahead on the cancer train from that point on. Unfortunately it wasn't a high speed train, and it took about 7 months for me to get off that train. What a long and bumpy ride. It seems SO long ago, yet like I just finished chemo two weeks ago.
Goodbye cancer train, I hope I don't ever have to purchase another ticket to ride on your stupid train again. :P
There are some things about that day that I can remember clearly. What I was wearing, that it was VERY hot out, looking out the window at Clarian West while bawling on the phone to my husband that they wanted to do a biopsy and more tests. (I was by myself for the initial tests). I really don't know how I drove home that day. I managed to compose myself enough to call work to let them know what was going on.
I had my biopsy two days later, found out I had cancer three days after that, and it was full speed ahead on the cancer train from that point on. Unfortunately it wasn't a high speed train, and it took about 7 months for me to get off that train. What a long and bumpy ride. It seems SO long ago, yet like I just finished chemo two weeks ago.
Goodbye cancer train, I hope I don't ever have to purchase another ticket to ride on your stupid train again. :P
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Butler makes me emotional
The Butler Bulldogs just won and will now be in the Final Four. Because I am lame, it made me tear up. Not just because I'm excited for them, but because I will forever associate Butler with my cancer.
Last year, as Butler was making their run in the tournament, I discovered the lump in my neck. When they were playing in the Final Four, I was waiting for the results of my tests to see if I had cancer. At the time, I wanted Butler to win so bad because it would have given me something to look forward to on Monday evening with them playing in the final game. That Monday would also be the day I would get my diagnosis. Butler won and played Monday. I found out I had cancer around 3 p.m. Monday and that evening, I was able to cheer on the Bulldogs and temporarily be distracted from my diagnosis.
Flash forward to this year, and Butler is doing it again, only this time I'm cancer free. Their run in the tournament this year makes me think back to last year. Hopefully this year, they can win it all and I'll remain cancer free. A win/win for everyone.
Last year, as Butler was making their run in the tournament, I discovered the lump in my neck. When they were playing in the Final Four, I was waiting for the results of my tests to see if I had cancer. At the time, I wanted Butler to win so bad because it would have given me something to look forward to on Monday evening with them playing in the final game. That Monday would also be the day I would get my diagnosis. Butler won and played Monday. I found out I had cancer around 3 p.m. Monday and that evening, I was able to cheer on the Bulldogs and temporarily be distracted from my diagnosis.
Flash forward to this year, and Butler is doing it again, only this time I'm cancer free. Their run in the tournament this year makes me think back to last year. Hopefully this year, they can win it all and I'll remain cancer free. A win/win for everyone.
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