2017-12-07 20:57
I've been galloping along going to my Opdivo treatments every two weeks for my Lung Cancer AND going to my BCG treatments for my Bladder Cancer every week. This week proved to be much… Read More
Blog Directory > Health & Fitness Blogs > Women's Health Blogs > My Unexpected Journey womens-health Blog >
My Unexpected Journey Blog
jennifertothwingsofhope.blogspot.com
Tags:
cancer
bladder
bladder cancer
lung cancer
lung
spread lung cancer
scans
treatment
turbt
medications
Love, Family and a Cancer Diagnosis - My Unexpected Journey with Lung Cancer
2017-11-20 03:19
As we grow up and become parents, friends, etc., we know life doesn't last forever. We don't know when it will happen, but it "happens to all of us." Well, with a Lung Cancer dia… Read More
2017-11-06 16:28
I have always been honest in all of my writings. Whether it's for my blog, Lungevity or LungCancer.net, I say the good with the bad. So here is what I know and don't know.As you… Read More
2017-10-19 00:52
Four months ago, my Bladder Cancer was found by accident while getting scans to check on my Lung Cancer. A cystoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine the lining… Read More
2017-09-24 21:50
Wow, I just realized it has been quite a while since my last update. Part of that is because it was a rough few months, but also, part of it is due to me writing for LungCancer.net. &n&hell…Read More
2017-05-09 18:36
If you follow my blog, you know that last month I was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer, in addition to my Lung Cancer.In 2 days, May 11th, I will have surgery to remove the tumor and I will be… Read More
2017-04-13 20:01
Having over a dozen people in my family diagnosed with cancer, I've always approached "growing up" with - not if I will get cancer but when??As you all know, it has been 3 years and 3 months… Read More
2017-04-07 23:00
I have a confession. For the past 48 hours, I have been avoiding all of you. Text messages, emails and Facebook posts. You all saw I was getting my scan results yesterday a… Read More
2017-02-26 18:26
First, accept my apologies for my language. Today is not a good day. I woke up today to find my Facebook news feed filled about the loss of a wonderful young woman, wife and moth… Read More
2017-02-24 00:16
Happy Cancerversary to ME!! February 23, 2014, I was admitted to the hospital with what they thought were 4 tumors in my lungs. If you've followed my blog since the beginning, you know… Read More
2016-12-28 03:06
I wake up each morning curious to see how my mood will be. It is totally dependent on how I am feeling and how I slept. With cancer, this can change daily - almost hourly.Most da… Read More
2016-12-19 23:34
As I described in my last post, our 2nd son got married on December 2, 2016. Here is the wedding video provided by the photographer.A beautiful wedding, a beautiful family, and a beaut… Read More
2016-12-08 16:39
Wow, it's been a while since I updated but it's been a busy few months. I continue my chemotherapy/immunotherapy every two weeks. Thanksgiving was a whirlwind as we had it at my… Read More
2016-08-25 21:37
Yep. It dawned on me today that is how long it's been since my Lung Cancer diagnosis. 2 years, 6 months and 3 days. Amazing that is how long it's been. I can't begin… Read More
2016-08-23 23:22
I'm participating in an event to raise money to fight lung cancer—and I need your help!I'm planning to attend LUNGevity Foundation's National HOPE Summit in Washington, DC, in spring … Read More
2016-08-21 22:23
This post was NOT written by me. A fellow cancer survivor, Micks Journey, posted this and it was if he read my mind. I wish I had his writing skills to articulate into words what… Read More
2016-08-19 21:57
Well, the time came. 3 months since my last CT Scan of my chest. To go back for a moment, I started Opdivo January 1, 2016. I had my first set of scans in May to see if it… Read More
2016-08-07 02:37
Such a busy month. Hardly anytime to blog. I apologize for that. The month started out wonderfully as I attended a Free To Breathe Lung Cancer Conference in Minneapolis, MN… Read More
2016-06-29 21:22
What an awesome trip. I have been in Minnesota/Wisconsin since Friday, June 24th. My trip started with a FreeToBreathe Lung Cancer Conference. My brain is on overload with… Read More
2016-06-14 15:48
As I continue my Opdivo treatments every other week, things are coming along smoothly. Aside from a few minor side effects, it is amazing how much better I feel compared to when I was… Read More
2016-05-12 15:26
Between my trip last week to the LUNGevity Hope Summit, then my scare from my scans, I've kept quiet about another opportunity that I have been given.FreeToBreathe.org has graciously in… Read More
2016-05-12 15:15
First and foremost, let me thank everyone for all the love and support I have received the last few days. I have been a nervous wreck as you can imagine.This morning, my son Gregory an… Read More
2016-05-10 18:11
Yesterday was my first scan since starting Opdivo Immunotherapy in January. The hope was that all would stay the same size.I have an appointment with my Oncologist this Thursday to get… Read More
2016-05-07 20:08
Last weekend, April 29 - May 1, 2016, I was lucky enough to attend the LUNGevity Hope Summit held in Washington, DC. Expense paid by LUNGevity. I cannot even begin to express how… Read More
2016-04-17 19:22
Well, that's finally over. I was petrified since this was my first surgery where I would be put under General Anesthesia. All went fine.Because of having the port in the same pla… Read More
2016-04-12 21:59
MissionPositiveFilmsBlog.com - an organization in Hawaii, travel across the US spreading how Cancer Patients celebrate life and not death. They contacted me months ago asking permissio… Read More
2016-04-10 18:07
The information below is published by Lungevity.orgDid you know that 65% of patients diagnosed with Lung Cancer ARE NON-SMOKERS?Finding lung cancer early, when it is easiest to treat, can sa… Read More
2016-04-09 17:49
First of all, I'm not complaining. I actually find it funny that since my journey started, NOTHING has been normal or per medical protocol. Sometimes for the worse - Sometimes for the… Read More
2016-04-08 19:08
Well, while getting my Opdivo treatments, it has been quiet around here. I go every two weeks for bloodwork and my treatment the next day.Unfortunately, yesterday when I went for my Op… Read More
2016-03-21 01:42
I just realized it has been 2 months since my last post. That was when I found out my option was to try Opdivo - the immunotherapy.Since the 2nd week of January, I have been going ever… Read More
2016-01-18 21:50
A list of basic do’s and don’ts when someone you know has cancer......... Do: Take your cues from the person with cancer. Some people are very private while others will openly… Read More
2016-01-11 23:56
As I sit here and begin to type, I am truly at a loss for words. Me - the big mouth and the writer.On Thursday, 1/7/16 I met with my oncologist to discuss the results of my repeat CT S… Read More
2016-01-04 17:13
Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. It was pretty good on this end. Not having chemo at the moment makes everything better.I did have a Cat Scan this… Read More
2015-11-27 00:49
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you were able to spend the day with family and friends and ate too much :)We were all together with all 7 kids, several girlfriends and a boyfriend, it was a… Read More
2015-10-28 00:44
Most days I am happy, nervous, angry and hopeful. Every emotion runs through me on a daily basis. The past week has not been an exception. As a matter of fact, my emotions have i… Read More
2015-10-14 01:31
It has been quite a while since I posted anything. For the most part things have been quiet. It has been 4 weeks since my last Chemotherapy. Next week I go for more CT Scans to s… Read More
2015-08-25 00:22
It's been an interesting week. I had my Chemotherapy on Wednesday and so far, no unexpected results. I have an upset stomach and am very, very tired. Thursday, I had my Neulasta shot. Ju… Read More
2015-08-02 00:05
My one month vacation from all treatments will come to an end this coming Wednesday. While my radiation treatments have ended, I will begin Chemotherapy again.This time the two Chemoth… Read More
2015-06-27 22:55
A 12 pack of eggs and a dozen beers - that is the level my brain is functioning these days. I made a comment to my son, "how many eggs do we have? a 12 pack?" He looked at me as i… Read More
2015-06-17 00:00
3 more days and I am done with Radiation Therapy. 6 weeks of going to the hospital, Monday through Friday, is exhausting. I know that sounds ridiculous but when coupled with… Read More
2015-06-10 01:36
I realize today it has been almost a month since I posted my journey and ALOT has happened during that time. I didn't post because, quite frankly, just sitting up was an effort.As you… Read More
2015-04-19 19:29
My peanut, My Cammiemy love pours out for youGiggles and snuggles make me smilecome and give me a hug for a whileSmiles, smiles all the timebeautiful, little grandchild of mineSalami an… Read More
2015-04-18 20:49
As I sat down to type this update, one of my "adopted" children sent me the story below. It amazes me how people seem to know what I need, when I need it, and how it warms my heart. (M… Read More
2015-04-15 16:47
The other day I let everyone know my doctor feared a recurrence of my cancer and scheduled my EBUS yesterday. Well, after my alarm not going off, Greg and I made with 5 minutes to spar… Read More
2015-04-13 15:33
I suppose today begins the next chapter in my journey. As I told you last week, tomorrow is my biopsy.Today I am headed to the Main Campus of the Cleveland Clinic to meet with the Pulm… Read More
2015-04-09 09:31
Monday's appointment was rather disappointing. Not in the way you would think. I was hoping for confirmation of spread of the beast or confirmation things were okay. But, t… Read More
2015-04-03 22:42
It has been very quiet for about 4 or 5 months. After my chemotherapy ended, I spent the next few months regaining my strength and getting used to my new normal. The doctor appoi… Read More
2015-02-26 01:23
I cannot believe one year has past since my journey began. February 24, 2014, I was admitted to the hospital for the first time...antibiotics, surgery, chemo, scans, tests, etc... fill… Read More
2014-10-10 18:20
I am celebrating today - I AM IN REMISSION. Today was the day I received results from my CT Scan that I had 2 days ago. NED - No Evidence of Disease - the cancer has not sp… Read More
2014-10-07 20:57
I haven't posted in a while and then started getting messages asking if I was okay. Yes, I am fine. But, a family member was in the hospital for the past 11 days with life threat… Read More
2014-09-20 06:48
So cool - CLICK HERE to read Read More
2014-09-16 08:41
3:30 a.m. and I'm awake - FINALLY!! Chemo really knocked me on my butt this time. Friday and Saturday, I felt great (well, not great, but you know) but since Sunday, I have basically j… Read More
2014-09-15 01:16
Win A Fight Like A Girl Club Logo T-Shirt — The Fight Like a Girl Club Read More
2014-09-14 01:44
When I was first given my cancer diagnosis, my physicians and health care workers were a wealth of information of resourses available to me in the North East Ohio area. From other profession… Read More
2014-09-13 20:53
How is it that I used to be able to sleep for 10 hours or be able to able to fall asleep in 5 minutes? I totally forgot what that feels like. It is so hard to describe, but the f… Read More
Subscribe to My Unexpected Journey
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!