Tag Archives: Cancer

The Reality of Radiation

Posted on May 31, 2021 by CatLadyintheCanyon

Friday, May 28th marked my eighteenth radiation treatment, a milestone reaching the halfway point.  A week ago, I didn’t think I could go much further down the radiation road.  Because of what is getting radiated—my pelvic area, colon and the … Continue reading →

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Books, Music and More

Posted on April 30, 2021 by CatLadyintheCanyon

Getting to know Samantha has been not only entertaining but also very enlightening.  It turns out that Samantha and I have quite a bit in common: Samantha the Bookworm.  Although I tend to be drawn to historical fiction and memoir, … Continue reading →

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Cat Lady’s Last Chemo

Posted on April 24, 2021 by CatLadyintheCanyon

On Friday, April 16th, I spent my last day in the infusion lounge at Hoag Hospital receiving my final chemo treatment.  Getting chemo isn’t uncomfortable or painful; it’s the knowing of the week-long (sometimes longer) side effects that lie ahead … Continue reading →

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