Monthly Archives: October 2011

Peripheral Neuropathy – 27 oct 2011

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Peripheral Neuropathy is another term for “AGH! – leave me alone already!” Ok, well that’s my definition of it. Here is the medical definition (according to the “Mayo Clinic“): Peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe damage to nerves of … Continue reading →

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Light the Night – 15 Oct 2011

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“Light the Night” is an amazing nationwide walk organized by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by blood cancer. Their mission states: “Funds raised will support our mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and … Continue reading →

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Hair – 15 Oct 2011

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

Another good news, and this one I found out the hard way. But, I’ll take good news no matter how it’s delivered. My hair was getting long (relatively speaking, of course, as it was all of 1 1/2-inch long), bushy, … Continue reading →

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Adrenal Glands – 15 Oct 2011

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At 233 days post transplant, in fact, almost 17 months after the first nasty symptoms appeared when everything started going downhill, here I am today, on a beautiful sunny Saturday (which that in itself is always a nice thing to appreciate here on … Continue reading →

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Support System – 13 Oct 2011

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Note: This is another long blog (albeit an easy read). I am feeling especially sappy and emotional and forever grateful for my support system. I believe we show our true colours in how we react to adversity. The same can … Continue reading →

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My Birthday – A Celebration of Life – 8 Oct 2011

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Yeah, it’s my birthday! And, this year’s birthday was made possible courtesy of my brother’s generous stem cell donation. My birthday wish last year was to be able to reach this year’s birthday – alive and laughing! My wish came true. … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom – 7 Oct 2011

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I had a lovely talk with my sister-friend Lynn V. last night. Lynn and I have been friends for 25 years and she is definitely more like a sister. When you go through more than half your lives together, you get … Continue reading →

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Liver GVHD Update – 6 Oct 2011

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I just came back from my appointment with my hematologist and I am thrilled to say that my liver seems to be stabilizing (relatively speaking). Some of the enzyme numbers are going up, some are levelling out, some are slightly … Continue reading →

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CT Scan Frequent Flyer – 3 Oct 2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

My liver should win the coveted title of “Most Photographed Liver” this month. Just these past 2 weeks it has been CT scanned twice (three times since June), ultrasound, blood work/enzyme analyzed weekly, palpated, poked, pushed on, etc. It has been getting … Continue reading →

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Flip it – 1 Oct 2011

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

Ok so the time has come to flip it. I mean my attitude, not the ‘bird’!  Lately, well actually for the past few months, I’ve been complaining that I have a very dry mouth, no saliva, no taste buds and … Continue reading →

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