Dear Eva, Are we ever really able to move beyond the fear of recurrence? Suzanne, Yes. After 5 years, the chances of a recurrence of the cancer are greatly reduced. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t get a new primary….along with every other human being on the planet. Cancer is random. Like a car/plane crash or a tragedy of some …
Jennifer – Chapter III: One week post surgery
Jennifer’s Story Chapter I: She is an RDH diagnosed with SCC of the right tonsil and scared about the treatment. Chapter II: Jennifer’s surgery is successful and she feels gratitude. Chapter III: One week post surgery Jennifer writes: Just up in the middle of the night and reflecting on some of what your post-surgical reality must’ve been. The air is …
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America’s Got Talent Audition
Yesterday, I had one of the most memorable days auditioning for America’s Got Talent. My audition time was 1:00 PM. I arrived by 12:30 to the audition location on 11th Avenue and 41st St, to a line outside the building that was predicted to take 3 hours, just to make it to the registration table. Hmmmm, was it really worth …
Dental School Student Kidney Recipient
I was touched by the article I read about Devora Steinmetz, a ‘living kidney donor’. Why would someone risk her own well-being for a stranger? When her family was dealing with a serious illness, she was the recipient of extraordinary acts of kindness. She couldn’t repay the favors, but she could ‘pay it forward’ by doing the same for another. …
Pulling 265 Teeth in Four Days
I met Dr. Drew Smith, an oral surgeon, at Yankee Dental Congress in January. After hearing me speak, he shared very thoughtful sentiments about how my story impacted him. I was touched. It takes a special person, especially if it’s a male, to feel the need to express emotions and articulate them well. After several emails back and forth confirming …
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