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Tag Archives: Brain
Tail End of May
Every flower that blooms has to go through a whole lot of Dirt. I decided that I would attempt a taper on my, not so nice to me, DEX. I’m quite sure I have mentioned how much I dislike this … Continue reading
Toothpicks
Make today a day for the fancy toothpicks. I logged in lots of MRI scan time Monday and Tuesday this week. Monday’s scan involved Iron Infusion contrast, an oxygen monitor and, don’t forget, a heart rate monitor. I was all … Continue reading
A New Book, A New Day
Sometimes you just gotta go all out and put two sugars in your coffee. I adore warm silky, smooth coffee. Today my fan favorite is Hair Bender by PDX company Stumptown. It tis divine! I don’t add sugar to this … Continue reading
That Annoying Stamp
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
Hello?
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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Tagged ALK Rearrangement, Brain, Clinical Trial, Living, Lorlatinib, Pembrolizumab
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More Tired Than Tired
These days I really like being home. Five days away from home, I missed my bed. I like the fragrance left behind by my scented candles and soft sounds my cat makes at each inhale and exhale as he sleeps. … Continue reading
Moving Forward
It’s here. That New Year. Time to shape up. Get that ball rolling in a new/better direction. Take what you’ve learned over your last year to make this one, this shiny new one even better! Peeling my right eyelid open on … Continue reading
Sinking Rocks
“Kim, things are looking good, in both CNS (brain) and body.” Relief. With a deep exhale I crumple towards my swollen belly. Hunched over, I pause and take a few breaths. In (one chimpanzee)…out (two chimpanzee); in (one chimpanzee)…out(two chimpanzee). … Continue reading
Musings of an Insomniac
Awake at 5 am this morning and out of who knows where, I’m the spider! hit me like a bolt of lightening. Remember that itsy-bitsy-spider that crawled up the water spout? Then rain. Sun. Another crawling attempt. That is me in my … Continue reading
Hello Stairs!
I did it. A few times even. I’m going up and down stairs to my basement. Sounds pretty insignificant but hold your horses! It’s a big darn deal to me. Here is why… Clothes get clean in the basement. Relying … Continue reading
Aquarius vs. Cancer 