Monthly Archives: July 2012

Night at the Movies

Posted on July 28, 2012 by kimmywink

Last night I went to see a movie with 6 friends. Out of the 7 of us: Ages are: 34, 35, 37, 37, 40, 40, and 41. 4 are female and 2 are male. The highest level of education for … Continue reading →

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60-Day Tune Up

Posted on July 24, 2012 by kimmywink

A few posts ago I wrote about my lovely new bike Therapy.  I left readers hanging, leaving them to wonder about my complimentary 60-day tune up. Therapy goes in to the bike shop on August 2nd for her tune up. … Continue reading →

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Blood Thinners

Posted on July 20, 2012 by kimmywink

Since the Deep Vein Thrombosis (aka: blood clot) in my left leg I’ve been prescribed blood thinners.   Typically doctors place patients on Coumadin.  I am unable to take Coumadin as it negatively interacts with the other medications I take. Initially … Continue reading →

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Her name is Therapy

Posted on July 18, 2012 by kimmywink

I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in May 2011.  Months before, in January 2011, I began to notice I had difficulty breathing while exerting myself.  I was pretty sure I had asthma.  Great.  With this development and wanting to reduce … Continue reading →

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Getting Away

Posted on July 10, 2012 by kimmywink

I had an uneventful oncologist appointment on Thursday- uneventful is a great thing.  (I meet with Dr S every 4 weeks and for now scans are 12 weeks apart.)  It was precisely what I needed before getting away with friends … Continue reading →

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Lung Cancer Awareness Advertising

Posted on July 4, 2012 by kimmywink

The advertising campaign for Lung Cancer Alliance that I talked about in my last post has my attention.  But, it is more important to me that it has yours. You can view the full version of the campaign by looking at … Continue reading →

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People I know with Lung Cancer

Posted on July 3, 2012 by kimmywink

I have met 8 people with lung cancer. Out of the 9 of us, 3 are former smokers.  I am lead to believe this is not the norm. If it is or not does not matter.  The message is clear, … Continue reading →

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Support IS Appreciated

Posted on July 1, 2012 by kimmywink

Saturday SW and I went to my friends for an Open House Party.  To me this was a big deal. It was the first time I was going to a “Cancer Buddy’s” house to meet his “Well” friends and family. … Continue reading →

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