Having a Breast Cancer scare is no fun, I need a breast biopsy on Monday the 8th of May. Seven days from now. It’s an experimental research biopsy done by Molecular Breast Imaging. I’m nervous about it. I wish I could have had it earlier instead of waiting until the 8th. Waiting adds to theContinue reading “Get Your Mammogram NOW!”
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BREAST HEALTH
Last Tuesday I went to the local Mayo Clinic for a mammogram. I checked my medical portal this morning since I had not heard from anyone. Well, the mammogram showed negative but I have a higher risk because of familial Breast cancer so they want me to be seen by the Breast Cancer Center atContinue reading “BREAST HEALTH”
Let’s get Physical or Chronic Pain and Illnesses
Life has been difficult lately. I’ve been dealing with a lot of depression and anxiety. I also have been having trouble with these horrible “ESSENTIAL TREMORS”. I hate the trembling in my hands, I can take the pills I have, but the prescription is written so that it says I can take it more thanContinue reading “Let’s get Physical or Chronic Pain and Illnesses”
Something Needs To Change
I have been busy lately with a new puppy, and medical appointments. Selene is doing well though she has more of the temperament of a chihuahua than the Shihtzu. Puppy training is hard. Even the trainer said the smaller breeds are harder to train by virtue of their size. She can be an angel orContinue reading “Something Needs To Change”
Kitties and Puppies and Politics Oh Myyyy!
Where to start. I do have some awesome news. PUPPY! I am getting a small puppy that will become a small dog. Part Schitzu, part Chihuahua. Her name is Selene. She is named after the goddess of the moon. She is the tiniest of a litter of six and she is adorable! I have someContinue reading “Kitties and Puppies and Politics Oh Myyyy!”
The Countdown Continues
A day and a half to go before surgery. I feel fine. I’ve never felt sick. I feel tired, but that could be because I don’t sleep well. I’ve had bad teeth since I was a kid. We never had good medical or dental care. It seemed an afterthought for my parents, so dental careContinue reading “The Countdown Continues”
COUNTDOWN
It’s been a long couple of weeks. Since last writing, the first step I took was a PET scan. This test lights up areas of concern. In my case, they were looking for the origins of the cancer they found in the lymph nodes in my neck. And it did. After that test I went and metContinue reading “COUNTDOWN”
THIS WEEK IN ALEXX
When I left you, I waiting on information from Mayo for my next steps. I kept busy while waiting. I had an eye appointment for new glasses. (I know, boring.) But I learned that cancer treatments can affect the eyes. I also ordered new glasses. The frames are awesome, octagonal in shape. I can’t waitContinue reading “THIS WEEK IN ALEXX”
#CancerSucks
This past Friday, I was diagnosed with cancer. It’s in the lymph nodes in my neck. (Bruce refers to them as “nymph lodes” to raise my spirits.) The problem is finding out where it originated. So, more testing. Yippee! A PET scan, most likely. I’ve been crying a lot. It’s hard not to think ofContinue reading “#CancerSucks”
EYES FORWARD 