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HEALTH UPDATE: Rambling health update alert. Triple slicer scan completed Monday 11/16/20 on the one year anniversary of the scan at Meriter hospital that started it all. With tensions high with anticipation of discussing the results with my oncologist today, I was surprised to see my results delivered to me on Monday afternoon! Look? Don’tContinue reading “This Life!”

Ramblings….. Another brilliant soul lost to pancreatic cancer today. Rest in peace Alex Trebek. I know you fought hard. I’ve watched your interviews. I’ve read your stories. I’m sorry for what you have been through. You are amazing and loved by so many. No more pain. May God bless you and your family. My oldContinue reading “I’ll take “F Cancer” for $500 please….”

HEALTH UPDATE: Same! I’m feeling mostly well with the exception of joint pain. Pretty sure it’s arthritis….everywhere. Small price to pay. I’m scheduled for my next scan on November 16th. It will be a “triple slicer” scan. Crazy, right? I’ve contacted the talented Dr. Evans at Froedtert in Milwaukee to take a follow up peekContinue reading “For now…”

HEALTH UPDATE: Mostly the same. Dang my joints hurt. Allergies are kicking in too. I’m happy as a lark to have these symptoms compared to the alternative. I pray for all of the cancer warriors around the globe that they too may experience a miracle or two within their cancer journey. Shit…let’s throw in allContinue reading “Happy Fall Y’all!”

HEALTH UPDATE: This is getting boring. Beautifully and miraculously boring! My labs were great on Wednesday and I proceeded to the chemo clinic for infusion of the amazing concoction that has kept me going since March of this year. My doctor and I just kind of look at each other with smiling eyes. We can’tContinue reading “Beautifully Boring”

HEALTH UPDATE: Same! Holding steady. I love my Fitbit. I’ve hit 10k steps a few times. It’s great! My next treatment is next week Wednesday already. Time flies when you are having fun! Ramblings… I’m so very happy to be here. I absolutely love the weather. We had a fire in our fireplace last week.Continue reading “I don’t know”

HEALTH UPDATE: Pretty much the same. I’m slow with sore muscles in my legs. Finger joints are sore. It’s weird. Add some fatigue. It’s cancer after all. It should be worse so I’m thankful that it is not. I’m coasting and praying for more medical boredom. My next treatment will be on October 7th. Ramblings….Continue reading “Fear”

HEALTH UPDATE: I’m pleased to report that tumor monster has continued to shrink! It is not as substantial as the early days of this trial that started back in March of this year but I am headed in the right direction. I was able to see the latest scan on the computer compared to anContinue reading “PARTY ON!”

HEALTH UPDATE: I’m freaking out! Scan on Monday. It’s been 9 weeks since the last one! I’m feeling good although the muscle and joint pain is still hanging around. I’m still gaining weight. I’ve had a couple other minor twinges of this and that as well. Things that would be completely normal for me inContinue reading “Carbone Strong”

HEALTH UPDATE: Mostly the same. The aches are becoming more intense. My legs feel very weak. I dread standing up and walking up stairs. I have to take a second and talk myself into it. I will keep going and keep trying to build on the strength I have. I dare not bring this upContinue reading “Fog is lifting”