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The Tumor Extractor just $19.99

We have all seen those gadget that they sell on TV… It seems that all those gadgets sell for just $19.99 and better yet, all these gadgets are a must need for every household! As I was preparing...

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Downsizing

While we know that the tumor has been downsized by the radiation and chemotherapy treatments, we have taken a long look at our personal belongings and have started the process of downsizing in this...

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November – National Care Givers Month

November is National Care Givers Month!  We all know some one who is a caregiver, whether we find ourselves taking care of a loved one, know someone who takes care of a loved one, or even if we have...

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Cardiologist…Day Two…

While we know that the tumor has shrunk, we also know that the tumor still have its ‘activities’ within the body.  Like a rumbling volcano, the tumor will react to certain foods and hard swallows....

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Goodness Gracious St. Ignatius!

If you have ever had the chance to sit by the beach at night to hear the thunderous waves while smelling the salty wind, you know how relaxing that experience is.  Tonight I write from beautiful...

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A Day of Beauty

With so much seriousness over the past few months dealing with Cancer, it is time to relax, reflect and be thankful for our time together. So what does one do with ‘A Day of Beauty’…. Beauty is in the...

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‘IN THESE SHOES?’

If you are a fan of Bette Midler you are probably aware of one of her (many) popular songs, one in particular is a favorite of mine…‘In These Shoes’. The lyrics are wonderful, funny and maybe a tad...

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Amazement!

Photo Credit: Pinterest As we continue to move forward with his aftercare, there is amazement on every side of the aisle. Our last report from the primary care doctor was terrific. She, like everyone...

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What Is The Best Thing For Me, The Caregiver?

TLO The Original Blueberry Pancake While making Blueberry Pancakes  recently for ‘The Little One,’ I was reminded of a blog post that I wrote last year right after he completed his round of radiation...

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82: Who Would Have Known?

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.  Aristotle  Today, ‘The Little One’ turns 82! It is a feat to recognize considering we are now 16 months past the oncologist‘s original...

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A Caregivers Journey Through Music

On Thursday August 8th at 5:00 pm (est) we welcome Oncologist, Dr. Rick Boulay to ’Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio!  To listen to our show live, simply click here!  Rick Boulay, MD is a...

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Cancer: That Unwelcomed Guest Has Returned

Love Is Composed Of A Single Soul Inhabiting Two Bodies:  Aristotle  Saturday’s revelation that ‘The Little Ones’ cancer has metastases to his spine was devastating.  Two years past his radiation and...

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Never Alone

That Which Does Not Kill Us, Makes Us Stronger.                         Fredrich Nietzche As we move into the second week with the news of the cancer spreading to TLO’s spine, we are grateful for all...

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The Call For Hospice

Love And Compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.   Dalai Lama As we move into the second phase of palliative radiation treatment for TLO, it was important for...

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What’s On Your Refrigerator?

The Giving Of Love Is An Education In Itself…  Eleanor Roosevelt   I was thinking about that television commercial which constantly asks ‘What’s In Your Wallet’ and how catchy their marketing theme is....

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Hello and Please, Come In!

Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement…Ronald Reagan As we walked into the office at the radiation oncologist this morning TLO proclaimed to the staff ‘ I’m here, let the...

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On Being An Advocate

Knowledge is knowing what we do not know:  Ralph Waldo Emerson As we move into the second week of TLO’s palliative radiation treatments, we experienced a few challenges over this past weekend that...

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Happy Thanks-Caregiving

You must do things you think you cannot do.  Eleanor Roosevelt  We are Thankful for those who are Caregivers today: We are Thankful for those who will be Caregivers tomorrow: We are especially Thankful...

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‘In Sickness and In Health’

Greetings Friends, This past Sunday, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel published a story on Richard and me entitled ‘In Sickness & In Health’…(Click here for a link to the interactive story and...

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Hello and Please, Come In!

Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement…Ronald Reagan As we walked into the office at the radiation oncologist this morning TLO proclaimed to the staff ‘ I’m here, let the...

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