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SWhiting on Breast Cancer
Tuesday, January 25 2011
After cancer treatment, I think we all must look like a sailboat pushed off from the dock. We need puffs of fresh breezes and some sort of map so we may proceed.
Pushing off from that dock, that is hope. Hope with a capital H. We leave the medically guided treatments behind, knowing we are out there in the boundary-less ocean under our... Read more
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SWhiting on Breast Cancer
Thursday, January 20 2011
A thought came to me, thinking about my fellow cancer fighters.
You fight, you battle, you give it all you can, you win.
But not everyone wins.
I am stopped in my tracks about a young girl and two guys my age, from this town, all died the end of last year. Six months ago they were here, fighting as I was fighting. Now they are gone. Of... Read more
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SWhiting on Breast Cancer
Wednesday, January 19 2011
I have been asking cancer survivors I happen to be in conversation with, how has cancer changed you?
Dear friend reading this, you know that from the beginning I knew cancer would be used by God for good in my life. Redirection. I want to learn the lessons, make the changes, and live life to the fullest. I want to embrace all God has set... Read more
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SWhiting on Breast Cancer
Thursday, January 13 2011
Sixteen days since the last radiation. Started anastrozole (generic Arimidex) fifteen days ago. Will be on this estrogen-sponging drug for five years.
How am I feeling? Physically I am achey and profoundly tired. I like the word profoundly, don't you. Makes whatever comes after it appear more serious and intellectual and true. And deep. Have to... Read more
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SWhiting on Breast Cancer
Friday, December 31 2010
Fear is thinking that the future will not be good. (my definition)
Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by a perceived threat. (dictionary definition)
Pink from Tuesday
I have tried to cast off the mantle of fear all my life, since I can remember thinking thoughts. Fear of no one liking me, fear of will I get into college, will I graduate,... Read more
