I remember my post-op appointment like it was yesterday… the surgical tape was going to come off my neck and I would finally see the new me! I remember Dr. … Continue reading Chapter 8: Corona
Chapter 7: Sour Patch Kids
Have you ever felt like you’re at a loss of words, yet filled with emotion? This week as I prepare to stand by the side of one of my best … Continue reading Chapter 7: Sour Patch Kids
Chapter 6: Bacon
Truth. I sometimes find it hard to write this blog in the aftermath, knowing what I know now, and remembering how I felt then. Recently, the question that is often … Continue reading Chapter 6: Bacon
Chapter 5: Vanilla Iced Coffee
So I’m sure you’re all thinking, all right, this is it, we’re going into surgery! Well, not quite yet! One last stop! The ENT (ear, nose, throat) Doctor, you see … Continue reading Chapter 5: Vanilla Iced Coffee
Chapter 4: Cool Blue Gatorade
So you’ve heard me talk about my mom a lot in previous posts; she is my greatest example of courage and definition of strength. My moms’ first cancer was due … Continue reading Chapter 4: Cool Blue Gatorade
Chapter 3: Spinach
I walked into the infusion center at Tampa General Hospital; a room surrounded by large reclining chairs. The nurse led me to my seat, asked if I was comfortable and … Continue reading Chapter 3: Spinach
Chapter 2: Aloha Pineapple
Thyroid Biopsy
Chapter 1: Cream Cheese Frosting
How it all started, the symptoms I had and why I went to the doctor that day.