Category Archives: Lymphedema

February 18, 2018 – 5 yr Milestone

I made it to the 5 year mark! I am doing fantastic. I have only been going to the doctor once a year for CT and PET Scans, since I reached my last milestone of three years ago. Results have been all clear. I … Continue reading

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Tomorrow is my (3) year anniversary! It has been quite a journey. One I never thought would be part of my life. I am very grateful to the Doctors and staff at Mercy Hospital. It was a scary experience and they … Continue reading

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

It is hard to believe I am now on my “Final Countdown”. In nine  (9) days my three (3) years will be up! Last week I went to see my Radiology Oncologist and she has now released me to see her once … Continue reading

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

I heard from the Dr office and I have an appointment scheduled tomorrow afternoon to go over the results of my MRI. I forgot to tell you that the MRI takes about 45 mins inside the machine. They belt you … Continue reading

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

I went to Mercy and checked in for my MRI. I am still so surprised that Mercy keeps to the schedule and you do not wait. I wasn’t wearing any metal so they got me in right away. They did … Continue reading

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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Last year I was getting ready to go to the heart hospital for my calcium testing. I was excited that it turned out to be nothing. I still am. I have a dr appointment on the 16th with my Oncologist … Continue reading

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Sorry for the delays in posts, I have been put of town. I came back to ice and snow. 😦 It is time for “Relay for Life” in Oklahoma.  You can find an event every weekend starting March 28, 2015 … Continue reading

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

I had noticed that when I exercise my hand is not as swollen. I found these exercise on-line and some of these are similar to exercises I do at the gym now. Maybe this will help someone else. A few … Continue reading

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

I received my sleep study test results today. They told me that the first test I had 88% sleep. That isn’t really a true number because I did everything to make myself worn out so I could sleep.  They made … Continue reading

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Tonight for Live Strong we learned to do Tai Chi. It is the art of balance. The movements are slow and steady. We only have a couple weeks left for the program. I did some research on Water Aerobics and … Continue reading

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