Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category
From the beginning of this cancer journey its been Prayers for Patty, Kickin’ Cancer’s Dupa. Well, a couple months ago I started experiencing pain on my dupa. It was pretty sore any time I would sit on it. I thought perhaps I was developing a bed sore, but it didn’t make any sense. I had [...]
The last few months have been so busy, I apologize for not posting. Between my son graduating from high school, planning his graduation party and putting a team together for the Ride for Roswell, my brain was on overload.
A lot has happened since my last post. I decided to try a drug called Tarceva before I moved on to the next chemo. I haven’t had any scans yet and its only been about 3 weeks, but I have to tell you I am starting to feel better. The other day I sneezed for [...]
One year ago today my world was rocked, when I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer. We could hardly believe it when the doctor told us the news. Are you kidding me? How did I get lung cancer? I’m only 42, I don’t smoke and I don’t even drink. Maybe I should start! Okay, [...]
Yesterday was a blast! My kids and I went sledding at Elma Meadows with my son’s girlfriend and her family. I’m not a skier, tried snow boarding a couple years ago (just too old for that), but sledding….watch out!!
Recently I had a PET scan that came back showing an increase in the cancer in my lungs. Not what I was hoping for. So, now what? It looks like it’s clinical trial time. What clinical trial you ask? I’m not sure yet, but the doctor has recommended a new trial.
For years I have been telling people that I want to live to be 100. In fact, one of my goals in life is to have Willard Scott show my lovely face on the Smucker’s Jar. Never heard of the Smucker’s jar? Well, if you watch the Today Show, Willard Scott wishes a happy birthday [...]
I have lived in the Western New York area my entire life, except for a short time between 2004-2006 when my husband and I moved to Virginia with our children. While there, I started attending a Pentecostal Church (Victory Tabernacle). Wow, it was a far cry from the Catholic Church I was used to. I [...]
