Tag Archives: Staging

Cool Day in Seattle

Posted on December 29, 2014 by kimmywink

Days ago I was offered tickets to the Seahawks game.  While in a state of blur I of course said, “hell yes!”  Heavy sleep, interrupted by the 7am alarm Sunday, made me second guess my decision.  You see, I have a … Continue reading →

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Cancer be damned!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by kimmywink

I don’t know what it was about yesterday but I woke up mad.  I was angry at cancer. Furious, actually. I was not feeling worse than any other day.  My anger was not directed to what cancer has done to … Continue reading →

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Stage 3b vs. 4

Posted on June 8, 2011 by kimmywink

Yesterday I talked to my drug administer nurse (not her official title) about my staging. What is 3b? What is 4? Her explanation for a non-oncologist was this: Stage 3b means that the cancer has spread from its primary location … Continue reading →

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Radon

Posted on June 1, 2011 by kimmywink

How does a nearly health obsessed, 34-year old, non-smoker end up with Stage 3b Lung Cancer? The exact cause is unknown, however, one theory is that I’ve been exposed to high levels of Radon. Fall 2010, when SW and I … Continue reading →

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Talk with Dr L on Friday

Posted on May 28, 2011 by kimmywink

SW & I met with Dr L as planned on Friday 5/27. The meeting went so much better than last time! I can honestly say I am comfortable with Dr L playing captain of the Oncology team. Highlights from the … Continue reading →

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