As I mentioned previously, this is a continuation of my sister's story. I watched from one of the back rows on the opposite side of the room from her. I couldn’t see her but I knew and felt her emotions in this moment. As she would always say, she’d sometimes fall into some feelings. Well … Continue reading A Ceremony, An Extraordinary Friend And The Uncertain Future Ahead
Category: Lea’s Story: Lung Cancer
My young sister’s journey through EGFR Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
From Deathbed To Pre-School Graduation In 5 Days
I witnessed the strength that some talk about in utter awe when they witness the unimaginable feats that surpass the known capacity of mankind. Her sheer will and fight to live was stronger than anything I’d ever witnessed in my lifetime. Against all odds, Lea slowly began to win the battle and survive. I’d prepared … Continue reading From Deathbed To Pre-School Graduation In 5 Days
Confirmation That We’re All Just Dollars And Cents…Mostly Cents
Lea was admitted in June some time, maybe a month or so after the PleurX catheter had been placed. She had been having issues with pain and asked to be prescribed medical marijuana because she didn’t want to take or rely solely on opioids. Her oncologist had her on Morphine but Lea didn’t like how … Continue reading Confirmation That We’re All Just Dollars And Cents…Mostly Cents
What Careening Down Mount Everest, Both Ways, In A Wagon With No Brakes And No Steering Looks Like
Once radiation was complete, Lea was to continue taking her Afatinib as prescribed. She had to stop prior to and throughout her radiation treatments but had managed to find 2 interesting studies on drug holidays. Both were very small studies with very few people (maybe 14 in one and 22 in the other…not entirely certain). … Continue reading What Careening Down Mount Everest, Both Ways, In A Wagon With No Brakes And No Steering Looks Like
Radiation Treatments, Research, Alternative Medicine And Having An Automaton For An Oncologist
As I watched her drink olive oil from the one cup measuring cup, I attempted to rein in my gag reflex. This could be considered bona fide torture. I could only imagine how fast that was going to rip through her intestinal tract before making a swanky appearance within moments. As Lea put it, she … Continue reading Radiation Treatments, Research, Alternative Medicine And Having An Automaton For An Oncologist
The Hopeful Pessimist 