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From the First to the Last

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Cynthia

Now that I am no longer living the daily trauma of hearing “You’ve got cancer,” I find myself more curious about the “How” of it than “Why me?” I’ve always been fascinated by the mysteries of science. And to satiate that curiosity, I have amassed a collection of partially read and even less-partially understood books… Continue reading From the First to the Last

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Gold, silver and bronze medals
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Smiling Silver Medalist

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 Cynthia

Reframing the experience helps put cancer in its place.

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Shattered diamond
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All About Soul

September 5, 2019September 4, 2019 Cynthia

As Billy Joel says, "It's All About Soul."

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Into the Woods

July 11, 2019July 7, 2019 Cynthia

Cancer is never a walk in the woods, but like bush-whacking, we make our own paths and prepare for the next adventure.

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Everyone Has a Story

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 Cynthia

I may be slow, but I’m beating cancer.

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Heartache

May 30, 2019June 1, 2019 Cynthia

Cancer is a special kind of heartache of missed opportunities and unspoken I love yous.

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Tennis Lessons

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Cynthia

Inspiration for coping with the challenges of cancer can be found in unlikely places.

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Cancer Sonata

March 26, 2019March 24, 2019 Cynthia

I can't write a sonata, but if I were Brahms, this is what my cancer sonata would sound like.

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Holding Space

February 11, 2019February 10, 2019 Cynthia

Coping with cancer emotions is hard, especially when there has been a recurrence, Sometimes, the only thing we can do is listen.

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Water Rituals

January 28, 2019February 8, 2019 Cynthia

Finding solace in the shower became a morning ritual that helped ease the fear.

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New Year, Same Old Me

January 2, 2019February 8, 2019 Cynthia

Setting resolutions is easy, keeping them is a little harder...

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Remembrance of Things Past

December 5, 2018February 8, 2019 Cynthia

Proust had his madeleines but for me it has always been music.

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A Delicate Balance

November 28, 2018February 8, 2019 Cynthia

Taking responsibility without guilt.

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Birthday Wishes

November 13, 2018February 8, 2019 Cynthia

I still have a hard time calling cancer a gift.

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False Alarms

October 25, 2018February 8, 2019 Cynthia

A swollen lymph gland can only mean one thing, or maybe not...

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The Art of Letting Go

October 8, 2018February 8, 2019 Cynthia

Finding grace by losing control.

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Interview on IHeart Radio

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