I love my dentist but I absolutely hate what he has to do.  I am a wimp when it comes to tooth pain.  I have always had sensitive teeth and as a result I need to be sedated for root canals, crowns and deep drilling.  Last night I was out with a friend and bit […]

In March of 2008, I started 6 chemotherapy treatments consisting of Taxol and Carboplatin, the standard treatment for a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer.  Every three weeks I would go to the hospital for my infusion.  6 months later, I completed my chemo treatment. In 2010 I was experiencing hip pain in both hip joints.  It […]

On Thursday, Feb. 8th, I hosted a special party.  It was 10 years to the day that I was first diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer.  Although I have had a recurrence, I felt living 10 years after being diagnosed was something to celebrate.  It was my way of thanking those who touched me in a special […]

I am so sorry that I haven’t written in my blog for almost 3 years now.  When I was at the hospital last month for my monthly port flush and blood test, I was met by a woman who said, “I know you”.  I smiled and quickly checked my memory banks for whether or not […]

Today was my monthly blood draw and port flush at Uconn’s treatment center.  I usually go to the doctor office side of the facility, but they were short handed and so I was asked to check in at the infusion center.  This is a new facility at Uconn in a beautiful new building and as […]

I am blessed with the gift of having a positive attitude and I understand that not everyone has that gift.  So it’s up to me to share my perspectives with all in hopes of shedding light on what might seem dark to someone else. As a two time survivor of Ovarian Cancer, I know that […]

For those of you who know my history, I had a double mastectomy back in 2009 because I tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation giving me an 85% chance of getting breast cancer. I went through the reconstructive surgery as well and have silicone implants which require “checking” every 3 years. I was due […]

Today marks one year since my surgery and start of chemotherapy (again) for ovarian cancer. I’ve been having a debate with myself over the past few weeks. Do I consider the six years I was cancer free when marking this anniversary, or do I need to start over again because of the recurrence. So I […]

I was talking with a friend of ours a couple of weeks ago and she told me that her husband was recently diagnosed with cancer.  I immediately jumped in my car and ran over there with a book and an offer to do whatever I could to help.  Days later she sent me an email […]

Yesterday, December 23, 2014, Mathew Lacko had his hair cut for Locks of Love.  He was a bit nervous and tentative at first but went through with it just as he said he would.  Here are some before, during and afterward pics of the event.  I’m so proud of him! The Before Shot:                                 During […]