My Never-Ending Wordle

My wordle

April 23, 2014 at 3:30PM PDT (2 comments)

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Michele,

You aren't the only person who suffers from "word vomit." I, too, feel almost panicky sometimes, if "details" are left unsaid. It is ridiculous! I feel I must always give a background leading up to the present event/story. That said, I have been working for YEARS in trying to curb/control this . . mania, if-you-will.

Michele, it is okay to "vomit" here. In a book format, it depends upon the reader. I, for one, steer clear of books that, to me, go overboard in detail. Patricia Cornwall is one author I can think of. While detail is important, it can become . . .irritating; for impatient people such as myself.

I try to remember my speech class in college. In writing a timed speech, one is forced to compress the gist of the message in a given period of time, as I am sure you know. You go on and write what your heart tells you to write. If you ALWAYS feel bad afterword, for "blabbering" (like I usually do) then edit. Otherwise, let the words flow. Remember, you want to share your story to save others. On the other hand, all we can do IS share the story. YOU cannot save the world. Plant a seed . . .let God do the rest.

HUGS!!

Carol

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January 31, 1963 - June 10, 2020

Vital Info

Name: Michele (ihavebuttwhat)

Blog: Posts

Member Since: October 3, 2011

Website: Click Here

Birthday: January 31, 1963

Date of Death: June 10

Profile: Cancer Fighter

Cancer Info

Type of Cancer: Anal Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the anus

Diagnosis Date: February 5, 2010

Stage of Cancer: Stage 4

Tumor Size: 2.1 - 3.0 cm

Grade of Tumor: Grade 3

Lymph Node Involvement: No

Radiation: Radiation Therapy

Chemotherapy: Cisplatin (Platinol, Platinol-AQ), Fluorouracil (5-FU), Mitomycin

Fundraising Goal: As much as possible

Money Raised: Proceeds from my published blog donated monthly

What I Hate Most About Cancer: It is a thief

What I Have Learned From Cancer: You have to live every day of your life and stay positive :)

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help: Donate $$ to the anal cancer foundation. Raising awareness saves lives!

Cancer Drugs Positives & Negatives: Is there anything good about poison?

Metastasized? Where?: Bone, lung recurrence 9/20/2012

Cancer Center: Cancer Center of Kansas, MD Anderson

Tips for others on how to deal with the physical side effects of chemo/cancer: Bland diet, sitz baths, take your drugs...nobody gets extra credit for suffering.

Tips for others on how to deal with the mental struggles of chemo/cancer: Talk, talk, talk to somebody. I chose to write.

End of Treatment Date: April 20, 2010

NED Date: September 20, 2010

Anal Cancer symptoms: Rectal bleeding, itching, sciatic pain. (thought my hemorhoid was acting up)

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects: Laminectomy and tumor removal of the metestatic sacral tumor. This was done microscopically (with a small spoon). Nov 2012 Wedge resection right lower lobe via thoracotomy.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects: 2 rounds, 96 hours each week 1 and week 5 during radiation of 5-FU. Mytomycin-C first round only. Hairloss, nausea, vomiting, 30 pounds of weight loss. Recurrence 2013- 4 rounds of Cisplatin with 46 hours of 5-FU with each round.

Radiation or Proton Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects: 7 weeks, 7 sites. I suffered severe burns to the groin/perineum (hyper response) Hospitalized for 2 weeks blood tranfusion, pain control and burn care. 2013- 2 weeks intensified beam radiation right lung hilar node region

Fundraising Description: My blog has been published and proceeds go to The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation. http://tinyurl.com/72bjjfp