by janinecutting | Jun 4, 2022 | Cancer Experience
I recently casually mentioned my ostomy publicly for the first time on the Dr. Wahl show. I’ve wanted to do it for a long time, because every time I hear of someone feeling devastated about the prospect of needing an ostomy my heart breaks. And there’s the... by janinecutting | Dec 4, 2020 | Cancer Experience
If your life has been touched by cancer, there are certain things you know. You know that the time between a scan or bloodwork and the meeting with your oncologist is a muddy pool of ugly thoughts and frantic distraction. I call it, “in the muck.” You know... by janinecutting | Apr 5, 2020 | Cancer Experience, Parenting and Family
I’m so glad you’re in my bubble, said Varjak to Cleo. We are collectively holding our breath here. Over the last 3 weeks or so, we have physically distanced ourselves for the good of our fellow citizens. We have been told by the prime minister of Canada... by janinecutting | Mar 17, 2020 | Cancer Experience, Wellness and Balance
Some of my girlfriends and I recently ordered St. Patrick’s Day shirts from a local clothing company. Our plan was to paint the town green as we took in some local entertainment. This St. Paddy’s Day, we were going to celebrate life! Of course, things have... by janinecutting | Feb 13, 2020 | Cancer Experience, Wellness and Balance
Dad forwarded an article to me recently that set me on a path of learning about hormone therapy. All women should have access to this information so that they can talk to their doctors about their health. I remember when the results of a large randomized trial called... by janinecutting | Feb 10, 2020 | Cancer Experience
It has been a year. A year since a doctor looked me in the eyes and said, “I have bad news.” There is so much to say, and nothing to say. I’ve been writing and writing. There are a thousand moments, a billion thoughts, a zillion reflections. Cancer...