World Cancer Day

Today is World Cancer Day.  You can find more information about this at http://www.worldcancerday.org/.  The key areas of focus are healthy lifestyles to prevent cancer, early detection, open access to quality treatment, and quality of life for those with cancer.

I am so happy that I live relatively close to Duke Cancer Institute, a nationally ranked comprehensive cancer center.  They are actively involved in research to improve cancer detection and treatment and I am happy to participate in clinical trials to help with this research.  The care I receive from Duke is exemplary and I can't imagine getting better treatment at other centers.

I may have cancer, but it does not have me.  I am going to continue to live my life to the fullest extent possible.  I leave Friday morning to go on a cruise with friends and family and I am busy planning other fun activities in my life.  Cancer has changed my life, but I have not allowed it to take over my life.

Long Time, No Post

It's been a while since I last posted.  I have been struggling with Sinusitis.  I have been totally miserable.  It seems that the colder it gets, the worse I feel.  I hope this clears up when I drive to Florida on Friday to go on my cruise.  I'd hate to feel sick and miserable on the cruise.

The weekend was made even worse because of the chemo on Friday.  I don't think I did anything all day Saturday.  I know Mike must get tired of me whining about feeling miserable.  But I am feeling a bit better today. The nausea has gone away and I am just dealing with the Sinusitis now.

Here is the stitching I have accomplished since my last post - not much considering the amount of time that has passed.

Circe the Sorceress:

Edwardian Garden Party

The Nativity