2010-12-20

5 years chemo free

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It's been five years since I've had a chemo treatment... Cool. Time does fly sometimes. I probably only think of cancer once or twice a day these days, but not so much in terms of fear for myself anymore. My brother in law has been struck by cancer and i… more »

2010-04-29

Five Year Cancerversary

I can remember it like it was yesterday. The early spring Saturday morning was gloomy from days of drizzle and I had slept in as I had most of the week. I was thinking about a shopping trip with my mother as I showered and prepared for the day. Before… more »

2009-12-17

I am grateful for a great year.. and hopeful for next

This year, I am grateful for how my family has come together. I’ve met (er, re-met) the man of my dreams (quite literally) last September and have begun to build a life together. If you asked me before I met Scott, if I would ever marry again, your answe… more »

2009-09-09

Countdown to my cure date!?!

I read this paragraph today and while it's a bit confusing, it's also a very promising piece of text. 70% to 80% of acute myelogenous leukemia patients experience complete remission. In total, about 20% to 30% of patients survive and are free of AML 5… more »

2009-06-18

Surviving past ten years?

Anyone who knows me has probably heard me talk about my views on having an AML recurrence. Generally speaking, I’ve felt that it wasn’t a question of if it was going to happen, but when. Like most people, I seek information on my disease and unfortunatel… more »

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