PinnedJanet HiserLiving and Dying with CancerIn November 2022, after three years in remission from breast cancer, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer that has spread…May 5, 20231May 5, 20231
Janet HiserChemo and ResilienceI started chemo three days ago and so far so good. Given the results of the PET scan last week (not good), and my continuing weakness and…2d ago12d ago1
Janet HiserNumber 8Treatment for terminal cancer is a funny thing. There’s so much that’s unknown, and yet, new treatments are being developed constantly, so…Aug 8Aug 8
Janet HiserWalls and CornersOften, when people talk about their health and having come through a bad stretch, they refer to it as “turning a corner.” I realized the…Jul 15Jul 15
Janet HiserReflectionsIt’s been an interesting week. We recently returned from Europe, only to hit the road again to visit my son and his family in Western New…Jun 27Jun 27
Janet HiserSuccess!It’s amazing what a body can do when the mind is motivated. I’m not sure it always works that way since I’ve certainly had the experience…Jun 3Jun 3
Janet HiserLike a Phoenix…And like a phoenix, she rises from the ashes again. Or at least that’s how it feels. After weeks of feeling as if the smallest task was…May 14May 14
Janet HiserChoicesLately, I feel as if my body is a battleground, fighting not just the cancer, but the side effects from the treatment that’s supposed to…Apr 26Apr 26
Janet HiserIs the Juice Worth the Squeeze?It’s been a rough couple of weeks here in Cancer Land. I started radiation therapy two weeks ago and I’m feeling the impact. My radiation…Apr 12Apr 12
Janet HiserWordsI am a word person. I love to read, write, play word games, you name it. I’m always amazed at the power of a few short syllables to convey…Apr 4Apr 4
