My survival guide of how I overcame bone cancer, then later a heart transplant, breast cancer and the death of my Mum from ovarian cancer all within the same time period. I relied on some strategies to endure this time in my life. May my experience possibly lift your burden in some small way.
Writing about my Mum…πβ€πΊπΈ
Two years ago on this day my Mum died at 5:59pm. The time of her death interests me because it's the moment she left this planet. It's now the moment I light my memorial candle and even though she's gone this Jewish ritual (called a yarzheit candle) somehow makes me feel close to her. I've … Continue reading Writing about my Mum…πβ€πΊπΈ
Am I’m rude for being diabetic at the dinner table? πππ¦Ά
I was called rude for checking my blood sugar and giving myself pen injections at the dinner table.
My 5 Tricks of How I Deal with Pain… πͺβ€π©π
As a heart transplant recipient and cancer survivor, I have experienced intense physical pain and prolonged mental anguish. I have a few tricks I use to endure pain and I will share them with you. I hope it brings you some measure of relief.
Day 33 of My Colon Shutdown… π
For over a month I've been fighting a stomach bug. At the same time, the US gov't has been in a historic, longest ever shutdown. Maybe together me and Uncle Sam are finally on the mend.
Post Heart Transplant: It’s NOT all Rainbowsπ & Unicorns π¦
Life after a heart transplant has a new set of unique challenges.
Chronic Illness & Cancelling Plans: The Story of My Life…
Getting a PICC line, UTI and canceling my Turkey Day.
Breast Cancer: So Many Decisions, What Should I Do?
Dear Breast Cancer Patient, Are you trying to decide between lumpectomy vs mastectomy? Unilateral vs bilateral? To have reconstruction or be flat chested? It's fucking overwhelming. I can't tell you what to do, but I can tell you what I did. I was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) only three months after my … Continue reading Breast Cancer: So Many Decisions, What Should I Do?
Shoulder Surgery Today!
Quick update on my Shoulder Surgery
How Much Does a Heart Transplant Cost?
A financial breakdown of the $1.2 Million USD it cost for a heart transplant.