Category: exercise

Sharing my cancer story. It might be helpful, it might be interesting, it might be informative.

  • Scanxiety!

    This past week I had an echocardiogram, bloodwork, an MRI, and then an appointment with my oncologist to discuss all the results. Verdict: my various tumors are growing so slowly they are considered “stable”, and although I do have new tumors, they are still quite small. In Cancer World, that is all GREAT NEWS, and…

  • The waiting game continues

    So, long story short, even though my scans in September showed “numerous” new tumors in my liver, lymph nodes, spleen, abdominal cavity, and right breast, my oncologists think I still don’t yet have enough tumor load to merit another surgery and/or a new treatment called PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy). I am both frustrated and…

  • A few updates

    Good news: remember when I had that spleen issue a couple of weeks ago, and I was prescribed Eliquis, a blood thinner? Well, initially the pharmacy said it would be a $781 co-pay for one month’s supply. Yikes!! I talked to my doctor about that, and she advocated with my insurance to lower the cost,…

  • Palliative Care

    I’ve had my first palliative care appointment, and it was nice. I spoke to a special Nurse Practitioner about my cancer story, my recovery so far, what goals I have before returning to work, and much more. We spent about an hour together, and she was very kind and good listener. I am going to…

  • Exercise and carcinoid syndrome

    Last summer, in 2021 at the age of 43, I decided I needed to do something to be in better shape. I was feeling flabby and tired, and although enjoying the long golden afternoon of adulthood, being very aware it is a one-way street. That November I found a used treadmill and TV on Craigslist,…