by Kandis | May 3, 2024 | Day to Day
One of the things I get asked a lot is, “Are things back to normal?” The quick most accurate answer is the one no one wants to hear. No, things are not back to normal. But rarely do I feel at liberty to say that there are still things that are hard, still...
by Kandis | Apr 11, 2024 | Day to Day
You know when you were a teenager and every time you turned around your wardrobe didn’t fit because you were suddenly three inches taller or twenty pounds heavier or now you had hips? That’s what I currently feel like. My body has taken quite the beating...
by Kandis | Mar 30, 2024 | Day to Day, Hope, Treatment Updates
It’s a bit early for graduation season and yet yesterday I graduated. You see, yesterday I went to my six month post-radiation follow-up appointment and after a quick exam and lots of questions. my radiologist decided that she no longer needs to see me for...
by Kandis | Mar 30, 2024 | Day to Day
I could have driven to California and part way home. Yes, you read that correctly. The mileage Andy or I drove to and from appointments, scans and treatments in 2023 amounted to more than a road trip to California. Maybe I should back up. About two weeks ago Andy and...
by Kandis | Mar 12, 2024 | Day to Day
This time last year I was struggling with losing my hair due to chemo treatments. The hair I missed the most was the hair in my nose. It is amazing how much that hair assists you in your day to day life and on top of that losing that hair meant the loose nose hairs...
by Kandis | Jan 26, 2024 | Day to Day, Treatment Updates
I probably should have taken the time to write this last Friday or over the weekend but I didn’t. I apologize to those of you who knew that I had two follow up appointments and have been waiting for something of an update from them. We’ve been living a...
