Ovarian cancer likes to come back. It’s like having a chronic disease—with flare-ups. It’s resilient. But you know what? So am I. I’m not a statistic. The statistics for this cancer are awful. There’s no reliable screening tool for ovarian cancer, so it’s rarely found early. Mine was already stage 4B when it was discovered.… Continue reading I Am Not a Statistic
I have always been blessed with beautiful hair. Full and wavy, I could wear it short or long. I’ve had fun with it throughout the years. I’ve worn it really short, with perms or highlights, or asymmetrical cuts. Now, with this chemo treatment, being without hair is a new experience. I had lost a lot… Continue reading 6) Cancer Journey – Phantom Hair Syndrome
By Lisa Salvatore In January, my anxiety was so strong I felt as if I was going to jump out of my skin. It was that time of year when I have to get scans and have blood tests to confirm I am cancer free. “Scanxiety” they call it. With a rising blood tumor marker… Continue reading 5) Cancer Journey – Stay In The Present
It seems as though there is an Awareness Month for everything these days and often there are so many things to be aware of we have to double, triple even quadruple causes for a given month. Honestly, I wish I didn’t have to be quite so aware, but I am; especially in the month of… Continue reading Quadruple the Awareness….
Vision Powered Coaching and Widows Coach Introduction by Lisa Salvatore I met Iris 19 years ago when I started my search for an Adoption Agency. After interviewing and visiting several agencies, I chose Thursday's Child, Iris' Agency. Iris was knowledgeable and supportive and always available to answer questions and offer guidance. Best choice ever! Matched… Continue reading Feature Friday! Iris Arenson-Fuller
Clean your house, clear your mind….they say. Organize your house, organize your life….they say. Well, guess what? It works! It definitely helps the healing process. I am not a cleaner, never have been. Ask my past roommates! But I have family and friends who are natural born cleaners and organizers and you know who you… Continue reading 4) Cancer Journey – Clean Your House, Clean Your Mind
I started working with Gina years ago, meeting her in her studio. With Covid, I was able to transition to workouts via Zoom. Gina is amazing! She has so much knowledge about the body and knows so many different techniques. We’d work on everything but my biggest area of improvement was with balance! I have… Continue reading Feature Friday! Gina Marecki, Personal Trainer and Author
I’m always asked, how did you know? Well, it started with a cough. I went through a ton of cough drops for a few months. It was the beginning of March 2019 and I was not feeling well. Really, that was an understatement. I felt like crap! I was miserable and sleeping a lot. I… Continue reading 2) Cancer Journey: It Started With a Cough
Cancer! Really? The word scares the crap out of me and I never thought it would apply to me. And Stage IV? UGH! I couldn’t even hold onto “oh it’s ok, it was found early, it is localized”. It was 2019 and I was diagnosed with Stage IV Fallopian tube cancer. Fallopian tube cancer –… Continue reading 1)Cancer Journey: Sharing The Journey
It is November of 2020 and the pandemic is here. It feels as if Covid19 is lurking around every corner. Our Covid numbers are going up here in Connecticut. What does one do to feel normal, especially with it getting dark by 5 pm? Start celebrating the holidays early! For me that is Christmas. I… Continue reading We Need A Little Christmas… Now!!
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