Tag: surgery
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The Diamond Dozen
The author celebrates reaching their 120th blog post, reflecting on their seven-year blogging journey. They share personal challenges, including health issues and the loss of loved ones, while highlighting significant milestones, such as the births of grandchildren. Despite hardships, the author expresses gratitude and excitement for future writing endeavors.
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Ten Years Thyroid Cancer Free!
Ten years ago, I underwent thyroid surgery due to suspected cancer. Fortunately, it was confirmed as thyroid cancer, but the mass had diminished, eliminating the need for further treatments. I’m cancer-free now.
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Doc, I’d rather die young….
In my last post I ended rather abruptly with my little people’s response to the news that I had to have a third cancer surgery. This was November of 2013. In December 2013 I had a third lumpectomy and finally received the news, ‘We got it all.’ Thank God. It was beginning to feel like…
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They Didn’t Get It All
The author shares a deeply emotional account of their experience undergoing multiple surgeries for breast cancer. After initially believing the tumor was removed, the doctor revealed that not all cancer was excised, leading to additional surgeries. The narrative highlights the author’s struggle with fear and the impact on their young children, emphasizing the emotional toll…
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Why Does My Foot Hurt?
In my last post I left off right after telling you I had just found out that I had stage 2 breast cancer in my left breast and lymph nodes. After getting that call, I quickly called my husband who was on his way to work. He called in and told them he wasn’t coming…
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He Will
The author reflects on their struggles with health and persistent infection, expressing vulnerability while finding solace in faith, believing God will use their weaknesses for good.
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Sometimes It’s More Than a Feeling
The author decided on a double mastectomy after feeling spiritual unrest, leading to early detection of contained breast cancer. This choice spared them from chemotherapy and radiation.
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Top Ten Things To Have at the Hospital when You are having Surgery
So, life happens and you need to have surgery. Thankfully nothing that is going to keep you overnight, but still, what do you need to take to the hospital with you? What will help your surgery day go as smoothly as possible? These thoughts crossed my mind as I prepare to go in for my…
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Still here
The author has provided an update after a long absence, sharing positive health news about being free of drains and antibiotics, and starting fluid fills for recovery.
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So, not a Benadryl fog
The author discusses their struggles with medication interactions that caused a prolonged hazy state post-discharge. They had to discontinue other medications to take antibiotics, prioritizing their health.
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The Benadryl Haze
The author recounts their rule against Benadryl, describing its disorienting effects after a recent six-day hospital stay due to a post cancer surgical infection.
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An ugly 6 letter word
Cancer. What an ugly 6 letter word. One our family has been bombarded with for over 8 years now. First with our daughter, diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2011, then myself diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and then with thyroid cancer in 2014. Our daughter then relapsed in 2015 and then relapsed again…