Tag Archives: ALK Rearrangement

That Annoying Stamp

Posted on October 13, 2018 by kimmywink

one oncologist doctor of mine places a stamp on my schedule that says “Tentative Schedule Only”.  Frustrating? You bet cha! I’m not sure how many times my schedule has changed in the last few days. So far, it feels countless. … Continue reading →

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My October 2018

Posted on September 29, 2018 by kimmywink

October is one of my favorite months. I get to wear warm clothes, have shiny lip gloss, enjoy easy teen reader books in my Ikea lounge chair and to make it even a smidge better, I now get to indulge … Continue reading →

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Hello?

Posted on September 27, 2018 by kimmywink

Does this Blog-thing still work?  I hope so because my mixed up brain parts are ramping up to write again. Dear Cancer Friends please help me by reading and posting comments. Kimmywink

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Bumpy But Lovely!

Posted on June 28, 2017 by kimmywink

Today, walking my street to sniff fragrant rose blooms was such a delight. The sun was nicely shaded by either clouds or very tall street trees. At every encounter with a rose I would pause to smell it. Every so … Continue reading →

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I got the Waiting Room Blues

Posted on November 29, 2016 by kimmywink

Wow.  Is this really happening? What time are my scans scheduled again?  

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“This one is Just Right”

Posted on February 11, 2016 by kimmywink

Armed with a to-go cup of coffee with a heaping of milk I hollered, “I don’t know how long I’ll be; wish me luck; I love you!” Into the luxurious 2015 loaner car I plopped. Heated seats. Heated steering wheel. Automatic … Continue reading →

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Big Smile

Posted on December 12, 2015 by kimmywink

Yesterday a cluster of friends  working at Genentech left me a voicemail exclaiming”Alectinib is FDA approved!!!  ” Water pooled in my eyes. Tears of happiness. Wow. Wonderful. So Significant! Fantastico! ALK+ lung cancer patients have another option! As for me, I … Continue reading →

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Profiles in Lung Cancer – Day 6

Posted on November 6, 2015 by kimmywink

Welcome to the November 6th Edition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2015.  Trying to understand what is going on in November – read November 1st blog post. I am happy to connect you all with fellow lung cancer survivor Jessica … Continue reading →

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Hell Yes, I’m a Movie Star!

Posted on February 1, 2015 by kimmywink

I am amazing, damn amazing! I had faith that eventually someone would recognize my greatness!  (giggle, giggle)  Who-da-thunk it would be Genentech’s lung cancer group?  They were the reason SW and I were off to Las Vegas.  I would participate … Continue reading →

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Community Center

Posted on April 24, 2014 by kimmywink

The last few weeks I’ve been slowly figuring out Google+.  I was on the hunt for a communication tool, so I asked around.  When one of pals said, “My grandmother uses Google+ to keep up with her friends!” I knew … Continue reading →

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