Caution: Gross content ahead

Can't remember how much of this I've shared, but I continue to have some issues with rectal bleeding. So I've become convinced by my intensive medical research (Google) that I now have colorectal cancer.  Or at least that seems to be a seed planted in my brain that has sprouted and is growing like a weed.

I can hear you, meager reading audience o' mine...you're thinking "why in the hell doesn't she go to a real doctor?" And the answer is...I have mentioned this several times to my oncologist at my regular PAP smearing checkups and it never seems to be a cause for alarm; simply gets dismissed as a hangover from radiation.  If that's the case, it might be the longest hangover of my life.

Hoping that the next PET scan can put this recurring nag out of my brain forever.

Blessings, I've had a few

Wow....what a summer.  Lots of time with family and a few short vacations/celebrations of life.
Feeling great, and feeling blessed in so many ways.

Recently had another negative PAP result, so all things vag are looking stable and, dare I say, normal.
If I can clear the next PET scan in November, I think I may finally feel like this whole little detour has wound its way back to the main road.

I've decided it's time (actually well past time) to start paying attention to my body....meaning exercise (UGH) well, getting at least more than zero is a start....and eating better.   Between the hysterectomy, the ovary killing radiation and corresponding menopause, I find myself now with a lot of weight to lose to be comfortable and healthy again.

One journey might be over; another is just beginning. Wish me luck....this may be harder than beating cancer.