Author Archives: thesmallc
Survivorship: my life illustrated
Can you relate to some of these? Me waiting to hear from my Oncologist office about my test/scan results, because I refuse to call. **************** Half celebrating getting good test results right before wondering how accurate they are. **************** Me … Continue reading
Missing my spontaneity
Ever since my cancer diagnosis, I find myself having a hard time planning too far ahead. I’ve lost a sense of spontaneity and often have to check my calendar for any upcoming doctor’s appts. before making plans. That didn’t use … Continue reading
Caregivers need support too
I sometimes wonder how intensely people worry about me when it comes to my health. Often, others don’t want to show us their real emotions during cancer – and even during post-treatments – so as not to overwhelm us. I am … Continue reading
15 Random Facts About Me
Nancy Stordahl just shared her 15 random facts about herself and challenged her readers to do the same. I enjoy a good challenge so I decided to join in. Plus this should switch things up a little bit. So here … Continue reading
“Culturally Disturbed”
Ever wonder why some people don’t like to talk about their cancer? I was one of these people, at least at the beginning. Many patients don’t want anyone to know except for maybe those closer to them. You see a … Continue reading
In loving memory of my pet Layla
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I participated in a medical study about “finding meaning.” One of the concerns is that there is a high instance of depression among cancer patients. Psychologists at Sloan wanted to learn more about ways … Continue reading
Stuck in between two worlds
The best way to describe my struggle with survivorship is by calling it being “stuck in between two worlds.” Let me start by telling you a story about a writing workshop I attended at Sloan. The panel included writers and … Continue reading
My sixteen chances
Just when I had started to mentally prepare for my chemo treatments, my surgeon raised a good question: “Do you want to harvest your eggs prior to chemo?” (A surprised look on my face) “If you want to have children … Continue reading
The small c 