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HPV-16 CANCER IS A SNEAK

October 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment

HPV-16 cancer is on the ballot this time around. You wouldn’t know it because there’s no hoopla, but it’s there. Sometimes it’s here, sometimes it’s there, but most of the time it’s a mystery. But, dear readers, as you know, cancer of any kind is a hard road to travel. What are my cancer talk […]

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STOMP OUT CANCER FROM THE KICK OFF

October 5, 2024 by

Stomp out cancer was the theme for the Oregon Ducks v Michigan State football game at Autzen stadium. It was a fitting theme in my family where cancer is no stranger. Maybe your family, too, but I hope not. Here’s what it looks like and sounds like:

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STORM CHASING IN THE CANCER WARD

May 8, 2024 by

Storm chasing without a tornado on the horizon? The storm in the cancer ward is chemo therapy that runs through everything in your body sweeping out the good and the bad cells. It shakes you down to your core hoping the good cells prevail. Not everyone is built for this particular battle.

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CANCER CONVERSATIONS ONLINE AND OFF

August 11, 2023 by

Cancer conversations never get old for people who’ve had it, and those living with it. They happen in waiting rooms for chemo, waiting rooms for radiation, and waiting rooms for scans and probes. Sound fun yet? This isn’t a suggestion: Make it fun or a little of you dies in that waiting room. Find something.

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OHSU KNIGHT CANCER INSTITUTE FOR THE WIN

December 3, 2021 by

OHSU stands for Oregon Health Science University. The institution was founded in 1887 as the University of Oregon Medical Department and later became the University of Oregon Medical School. Today, if you’re first up in Pre-Op, check in is 5:30 with a go time of 7:30 With 26 operating rooms all scheduled to start at the same time, […]

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KILLING CANCER STEP BY STEP: #1

December 2, 2021 by

Killing cancer starts the same for everyone. It’s a new mole, a lump, a bump, a new ache and pain. You wonder what’s up, get checked out, and forget about it. After that it’s an appointment, or a phone call, and your life, your future, your plans, hits the fan and splatters all over. At […]

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CANCER SECRETS? WHO KEEPS THOSE TO THEMSELVES?

August 30, 2021 by

Cancer secrets are important, but not if they’re not shared. The big cancer secret is being frightened to death from the start, but share that and everyone gets spooked. Are you someone who enjoys the unsolicited opinions of strangers and acquaintances? If so, I can’t recommend cancer highly enough. You won’t even have the first […]

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CANCER TRENDS? SOME GOOD NEWS AND BAD FOR BOOMERS

May 23, 2021 by

Cancer trends for boomers? Doctor, please. Like we need to know more about disease trends. The coronavirus pandemic and quarantine aren’t enough? The ‘Big C’ vs ‘little c?’ It all depends on exposure. The Associated Press gives a reminder on sex-related cancers. It is what it is, and it’s not good.

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CANCER AWARENESS ADVICE: HPV IN THE SPOTLIGHT

March 4, 2021 by

Cancer awareness question: What cancer has a vaccine? Cancer awareness answer: HPV cancer. What cancer threat creates a bitter response from parents: HPV cancer. Why would some random advice blogger give a damn? Please continue.

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FIRST CHEMO OPINION ON #WORLDCANCERDAY

February 4, 2021 by

Chemo: Work In Progress on World Cancer Day: Men who take women to their medical appointments are one thing. Women who insist on going with their men are another. Elaine insisted, but I insisted first. I wanted my doctors and specialists to know I had a fucking pit bull ready to turn loose on them […]

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