This is a topic that has haunted me since I heard in 2017 that not only did I have breast cancer, but that I'm incurable. Having a terminal illness puts many things into perspective; however, the diagnosis does not come with a road map. Rather like parenting ... I remember that horrible feeling of astonishment … Continue reading Talking to children about Cancer (or any other terminal illness)
Today is the day that people play tricks on one another. Mostly in good fun. I have fond memories of April Fools jokes because my mother's best friend from college used to live with us when I was a kid and she took this day very seriously. As a kid, green milk or corn flakes … Continue reading April Fools?
Back when I was a practicing lawyer and I had my own firm (not that long ago, but it is starting to feel as if it was a million years ago), I had a bunch of rules about communication for myself and for my employees. Since my practice was mostly focused on Family Law (divorces, … Continue reading Communication
Disclaimer--this post is not about any one person or any group in particular. This post is my own perspective based on my own experiences and background. I'm sure that I'm wrong in about 1000 ways. With that in mind, read further at your own risk. I'm a straight shooter, direct nearly to the point of … Continue reading Working Together
At the outset, let me repeat that I'm not a doctor. This blog is about my own personal experiences, not the science or biology of acupuncture or its affect on the body. Read further at your own risk. My only exposure to Acupuncture before my cancer diagnosis was watching Sex and the City. Seriously, the … Continue reading Acupuncture during Cancer Treatment
While I have no regrets that I gave the green light for my hysterectomy back on September 18, 2017, the ongoing effects of the removal of my ovaries have caused a great deal of consternation. I had some frame of reference for what menopause would look like, but no good resources on how surgical menopause … Continue reading Surgical Menopause
Let me first say that I'm not a doctor, nor do I have any medical training whatsoever. This blog is not meant to give any sort of medical advice only to share my personal experiences and shed light on what I view as important information. That's it. Read further at your own risk. I have … Continue reading Chiropractic Care during Cancer Treatment
My first introduction to the world of insurance was as a personal injury attorney. I will forever be offended by the term "ambulance chaser" since that was never part of my experience as a lawyer representing people who were genuinely harmed in a variety of ways, but that is the stereotype. During my tenure as … Continue reading Insurance
On March 8, 2017, I heard those fateful words "You have breast cancer." It has now been two whole years since that day and everything is so very different now. But how to talk about that? Am I a happier person? Nope Am I angry? Yep Am I depressed/anxious? Yep Do I think about death … Continue reading Cancerversary #2
As you probably guessed from my previous post, I have resisted including narcotics and other interventions that would be considered "Western" medicine in favor of including alternative/complimentary remedies. I don't do this lightly and, while I am not a doctor, I have become an expert on my own body and being in tune with what/how … Continue reading Dealing with Pain, Part II
No Half Measures 