So this is a new wrinkle. It’s been 3 years since my hysterectomy and my first round of chemo. And a bit more than two years since I entered remission. Up until now, I’ve been riding high on great bloodwork, clear CT scans and positive check-ups with my oncologist. Now this. I’ve had issues with […]

I met my GYN oncologist exactly 24 months ago. Our first appointment with Dr. Puls was filled with fear, uncertainty, dread and sadness…probably a pretty typical first appointment in his line of work. But despite the heaviness of our conversation, when he basically told me that even if I were to go along with his […]

Had my 9-month check in with the oncologist today. Despite getting the results of my CA-125 blood tests the week before (the numbers continue to be in single digits, which is excellent) and the lack of any physical symptoms, I still find myself anxious and unsettled as these appointments approach, and have a hard time […]

In a few weeks, I’ll meet with my radiation oncologist and my GYN oncologist for my six-month post-treatment check-ins. Can’t believe it’s been that long. Some days it seems like just yesterday; other days it seems like a lifetime ago that I was dealing with cancer on a daily basis. I celebrated a major milestone […]

“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” – Helen Keller Wow, what a difference a year makes. Last New Year’s Eve was filled with uncertainty and fear. This year I am happy, healthy and looking ahead with great confidence that […]

Had my first 90-day follow-up with my oncologist yesterday. I won’t keep you in suspense: The news was EXCELLENT! Last week’s blood tests showed that my CA-125 (a screening used to determine whether or not there are cancer cells present) is well, well, well below the acceptable level. In fact, where 33 and below is […]

One year ago today, at 5:15 p.m. to be exact, I got the call. That morning I’d gone into the hospital for a D&C to try to determine what had caused sudden and EXCESSIVE post-menopausal bleeding. The original assumption was a large fibroid. The GYN resident who assisted with the procedure called me with the […]

I had my six-week post-radiation check-up with my GYN oncologist last week. He greeted me with, “There’s my SUPERSTAR!” Not sure that he doesn’t say that to all his patients, but I’ll take it! Had already met with the radiation oncologist a couple weeks before, and both agree that I responded well to the radiation. […]

A former Marriott coworker posted this quote on his Facebook page a couple of months ago. It really resonated with me for so many reasons. In the most literal sense, this quote echos a conversation mom and I had when I was in the hospital recovering from my hysterectomy in early January. We were reflecting […]