Motherhood Doesn’t Come With a Manual….
"Hi mom. We have to talk." I was trembling as the words fell out of my mouth. I was trying to put myself in her position, but I've…
Let’s Convive, Shall We?
Definition of convive : a fellow banqueter or feaster : a comrade at table When I think of all the people that I've met in my 52 years…
A “Hairy” Situation….
"Kelly, your hair may fall out, somewhat." My quick witted response, "Well, that clears it up. May I have a broader explanation of this?" Here it comes. Lay…
The Power of a Dental Visit Saved My Life – A Guest Blog Post by Joana Breckner
Nineteen years ago, my dentist saved my life. I am a three-time oral cancer survivor, accidental motivational speaker, cancer awareness advocate and Founder of DYP, Discovering Your Power,…
Prevagen and the Bathroom Safety Pamphlet
As you know, I have already talked about chemo brain. I do crossword puzzles and I read to help with my cognitive reasoning. Having said that, I have…
What Does My Shield of Armor Have To Do With Jeff Lynne?
Today, I saw a butterfly. Simple enough, right? By this point, we all know I have cancer, but I'm removing the armor to tell the simple story of…
Puree or Peg Tube – What’s on the Menu….
So, you have a head and neck cancer. A speech-language pathologist should make the determination if you require a pureed food. Sometimes chewing and swallowing regular foods isn't…