Tag Archives: gratitude

Year 2: Six-Month Check Up and Radiation Update

Posted on October 10, 2020 by jenniphur

Between two weeks of radiation treatment and our remodel, my check up for September got delayed. Here’s why: – Radiation causes inflammation to increase, so we delayed my appointment to give my body a chance to calm down. The appointment … Continue reading →

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Counting the ways I’m grateful for COVID-19

Posted on September 8, 2020 by jenniphur

This is just a start. Little Guy is doing remote learning online through his school. Full-time. It’s not worth the risk to me to send him to school when I’m a high-risk individual. I’m working full-time from home with Husband, … Continue reading →

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Radiology Oncology visit Thursday, August 27th, 2020

Posted on September 6, 2020 by jenniphur

I went to see my radiology oncology team this past Thursday. We’re going to radiate the T6 and T7 vertebrae again. This time will be a different method than the last, so instead of feeling a lot of pain relief … Continue reading →

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Death Date Dream

Posted on June 21, 2020 by jenniphur

Friday morning, I woke up just before my alarm. I had just dreamed that I was going to die that day. I made preparations by writing goodbye letters to all of my coworkers, like big valentines with their first names … Continue reading →

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Year 2, Monthly Check Up 2 and the Echo, Echo, Echo

Posted on June 1, 2020 by jenniphur

I had my monthly check up last Friday via video phone call with my oncology NP. Blood draw the day before. My cancer antigen marker went up even more to 3.1 from 2.3. I really didn’t expect that and found … Continue reading →

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Heal

Posted on May 23, 2020 by jenniphur

A week ago on a high pain day, I clocked out from work early, popped a painkiller, and nestled myself downstairs on the couch with extra pillows behind me to support my back, two blankets to keep me warm, and … Continue reading →

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1-year check up April 3, 2020

Posted on April 10, 2020 by jenniphur

March is a momentous month for me. The last year has felt so long and so quick all at the same time. I have so much to be grateful for. March 2019 I got my cancer diagnosis, found the house … Continue reading →

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11-month check up & scans March 6, 2020

Posted on March 30, 2020 by jenniphur

I am way overdue on this post! You may scroll to the *** for the juicy, medical bits or keep reading about me talking to strangers, like Malcolm Gladwell suggests in his new book, Talking to Strangers. The CoVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading →

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The Note – Grief Wave Warning

Posted on February 26, 2020 by jenniphur

We’ve been doing some thorough cleaning around the house lately due to uninvited guests that stayed with us a few weeks: mice! First, Husband and I cleaned out the garage and found what had attracted them in his backcountry bag. … Continue reading →

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10-month checkup and survived a cold!

Posted on February 13, 2020 by jenniphur

I went in for my 10-month check up last Friday, February 7th. Blood levels are still normal. 😀 In the last month, I went on a 2nd round of antibiotics because my toe that had staph didn’t heal up all … Continue reading →

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