Tag Archives: bloodwork

a twisted blessing

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Emily

Two weeks ago, my delicious colonoscopy revealed no evidence suggestive of cancer, but something about my appendix struck my doctor as a bit curious. In the spirit of hyper-vigilance with which I am now and forever to be monitored – … Continue reading →

Posted in Life After Cancer, medicine | Tagged agitation, anxiety, appendix, barium smoothie, bloodwork, colonoscopy, CT scan, IV, Nurse Sarah, pelvic exam, Penn Medicine, phone tag, reigmen, surveillance, test results | 2 Comments

honoring it all

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Emily

Last night, over margaritas and enchiladas, I said to my husband, “I feel so good. Is there something wrong with me?” Working his way through his flight of tequila, he smiled and said, “Maybe it has to do with being … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Life After Cancer | Tagged Alli, anger, bloodwork, calm, check-ups, CVS, dog park, enchiladas, end-stage, First Descents, Fridge, Grim Reaper, Jackson, Lucy, margaritas, Mike, optimism, ovarian cancer, pelvic exams, Planet Cancer, strength, tequila | 2 Comments

three month check-up

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Emily

It’s that time again. Three-month check-up tomorrow. With each successive quarterly interval, I have found myself slightly less anxious. There is less of a sense of foreboding. I no longer see the designated date from weeks and weeks away, looming … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Life After Cancer | Tagged anxiety, bald, bloodwork, cancer, check-up, First Descents, hair, Jackson Hole, liver, routine, stirrups | 3 Comments

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