My Story
I was taken to hospital mid December 2007 aged 45 due to having a grand mal seizure or fit. CT scan confirmed our fears of a brain tumour, 2.5 cm in the left parietal lobe. I had previously experienced a few discreet episodes of having difficulty talking and reading and the tumour was located in the part of my brain used for language. The tumour was on the...
Our practice has specialized in the treatment of headache pain for more than a decade. The Osteopathic manual therapy and Neuromuscular therapies we provide is distinguished from all other forms of therapy in its ability to identify, evaluate and treat the causes of the vast majority of headaches – somatic dysfunction - soft tissue disorders in the neck, shoulder or jaw. To every...
I am a 42 year old female from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My biggest thing in life so far was having had a ( thankfully benign ) meningioma brain tumour diagnosed in 1998. You can read my experience of getting one and getting rid of it. Except in my case, "the getting rid of it" part was only temporary, a recurrence two years later rendered me living with paralysis ( lower right...
My cancer journey started at the age of 39 when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Treatment included radiation and chemotherapy as well as hormone therapy. In 2004, I had a recurrence in my chest area. The hormone therapy was changed with no other cancer to be found. Fast forward to 2008, an annual mammogram showed a lump in my left breast. After numerous scans and tests, the news was...
I began my health journey 11 years ago when I picked up Eat Right 4 Your Type. It has helped me lose weight, and manage joint pain, recurrent infections, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and diagnose celiac disease in myself, my children, and many family members. My journey continues with my efforts to lose the weight from my last pregnancy, and to help my oldest son with his trouble...
In February 2008, I was diagnosed with a metastatic breast cancer recurrence--months after celebrating my five-year, cancer-free anniversary. Looking for hope and inspiration, I began interviewing survivors nationwide who survived and thrived years beyond what medical science predicted. I started sharing these stories on my blog and compiled them into my book, From Incurable to...
Hey Everyone!
Hey Everyone,
26 year old female, thyriod cancer and law school survivor, currently on a mission to take control over my life, starting with my health and fitness, here! I blog about my life with thyroid cancer, in particular the challenges of being a young adult cancer survivor. I'm here to help share my story, promote some dialogue, and learn from...
Polly Gamwich has been struggling to conceive her first child while dealing with recurrent pregnancy loss since June of 2006. She has been diagnosed with: Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism, Anti-Ovarian Antibodies (AOA), Elevated FSH, and of course the title of "habitual aborter" (as if it's a bad habit!) Join her as she navigates the murky waters of...
Hi! My name is Missy and I've had fibromyalgia for going on 14 years now. I've had my share of ups and downs, but I think I've weathered every storm that has come my way. When I was first diagnosed, I didn't even know what fibromyalgia WAS, much less how to treat it. It sounded like a fatal disease to me!! I'm a registered nurse, but I can no longer work due to severe back pain (from 3 lumbar...
Boarding the Remission Train...where can I get an express ticket?
I married the love of my life Nick on 10.19.2008! We live in Louisville, KY. Shortly after being married we were faced with one of the hardest things imaginable, I was diagnosed with cancer. I was diagnosed with Oral cancer at age 23. I went through surgery to remove the tumor from my tongue in December 08 and had a...
