When you're sick with a deadly disease, the one person you should be able to count on is your Dr. I no longer feel that way. I feel like my opinions are not worthy of his time. I'm looking for a new oncologist in the Dallas area if anyone has a reco for me, I'd appreciate … [Read more...]
All My Parts are Working-Are YOURS??
So much has gone on in 2 weeks! All from being on a cruise, to losing my best friend, to finding out the cancer is back and beginning a new type of chemo. The myth of what men think about women with Ovarian Cancer is Not True! I'm here to settle your mind! Take a listen! … [Read more...]
FIND IT- FIX IT- WATCH IT- ITS BACK- OVARIAN CANCER
When you've done everything right, health-wise,... eating, exercising, teaching your kids what Not to do in order to stay ahead of the game... and then you're blindsided with a disease, a Monster called Cancer, it tends to knock the air out of you, Once. Twice? You begin to feel … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 6: Lemons to Lemonade
I bet you thought I lived "happily ever after," didn't you! Well... in a way I did, but with much more to be grateful for than before! I let a bit of time go by, before I decided to continue with this saga, because I wanted to be known as "the woman who beat it!" Not … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 5: Lemons to Lemonade
I feel like a winner in a boxing ring! Knocked down several times by chemo - but I'm STANDING. I want my message to be crystal clear: If you are unfortunate enough to be told you've got cancer, Don't Give In! You will always have a friend in Me. I will be your support system … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 3: Lemons to Lemonade
We can't choose our own destinies, but we can help by taking proper precautions and listening to our bodies and asking for help from the medical world. Finding the right doctor is just as important as taking the correct meds. A support system must be in place if you're sick … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 2: Lemons to Lemonade
Please understand, that everything in this series is 100% True. I have survived Ovarian Cancer and have chosen to tell you about it. I feel, in some way, I was meant to survive so that maybe I can play a part in helping to save another woman–you may be the one. Go to your … [Read more...]
Survivor Part 1: Lemons to Lemonade
What would you do, if faced with the potential of losing everything? Your house, your comfort, your insurance policies? To protect your children, from financial demise could you have sex for money? If you decide that “Yes, you’d do anything to protect your kids,” and then the … [Read more...]
A Dance Can Speak a THOUSAND Words
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29. I’m Still Here? Cancer Be Gone!
May 22nd, 2016It's been a while... I probably needed to grow on my own for a hot minute without spilling my guts about every little thing! In the last year, I've had 4 quarterly blood draws, all coming back with great news. This last one has me a bit on edge as the number was … [Read more...]
23. Let’s Do the Vodka Shake!
Just in case you missed this: Tomorrow is the day I get both of my ports out!I will finally be able to wear my dresses again! Next step- hair will grow back and no more hiding my Martina's from my Doctor!http://youtu.be/dDzl7_Qc5wc … [Read more...]
27. From Video Shoots to the Waiting Room
July whatever! I don't want to know... Dallas, Tx 2015Amazingly, last night we spent hours shooting video tape for a project I'm involved in, and to be fair, no, I haven't mentioned anything to you yet because I'm sort of living a quarterly life! I say this while today I'm … [Read more...]
26. She Goes, and She Comes.
DFW June 10th, 2015 I find that the only time I've got available to write lately is while I'm flying from city to city. 9 days to go…I’m down to the wire now. My three-month check-up is on the 19th of June. I know this will sound crazy, but sometimes I feel as if I’m … [Read more...]
24. Gimme the Beat Boys….
In the air between Dallas, Tx and Pgh, Pa. March 21.2015One of the happiest days of my life has been dancing with my daughters! In case you missed it on FB - here we are! LOL! The greatest joy is that I know a lot of you watched (over 2500 views on FB) and laughed along with … [Read more...]
14. The Jury Is Back And The Verdict Is In
Nov 12th, 2014And the news is good! Actually, this is the first bit of good news I’ve had since this journey started just a few months ago. It's all about faith! Faith builds hope not only internally but amongst friends too, and you have proven to be my friends, just in case I … [Read more...]