Clock Watcher

My follow-up scans are next week. My follow-up scans are next week and I'm nervous. My follow-up scans are next week and I'm scared that they'll show something. My follow-up scans are next week and I'm scared that the cancer is back, and I 've been feeling so good, and now I'll have to go… Continue reading Clock Watcher

Cancer and the Imposter Syndrome

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Thankfully, her doctors think that it's stage one and she may not need chemo. She told me that she felt guilty sharing this news with other people who have had worse diagnoses and have had to go through treatment. As someone who is still going… Continue reading Cancer and the Imposter Syndrome

Three Tattoos and a Crooked Box

Today was my port film and dry run for the radiation therapy that I'll begin next week. It's a strange thing- every time I went in for chemo, I felt positive. I felt strong. I brought my computer with me and began working as soon as I sat down. Preparing for radiation has felt much… Continue reading Three Tattoos and a Crooked Box