CAREYCORN1Jun 11, 20174 minAnd so it begins . . . againI'm coming up on 6 years cancer free. I'm to schedule my annual mammogram in January. I call to schedule and am told that since I am to...
CAREYCORN1Jun 10, 20173 minNext Steps . . .Since I was in relative shock when Dr. Ruark called to give me the news, I called on Monday morning to find out the time of my appointmen...
CAREYCORN1Jun 9, 20173 minTelling my kids - Take TwoI had since the previous Friday to deal with my diagnosis. I was able to get my head around it and come up with a game plan. I was calm...
CAREYCORN1Jun 8, 20171 minAn then there's telling my mother . . .As I stated earlier, after we left the hospital, Denise was going down to tell my mother. The last time I told her, her reponse was "OMG...
CAREYCORN1Jun 7, 20172 minThe HealingOn Wednesday, May 24th, Riley and I attend the healing service at the Fr. Solanus Casey Center. It takes place every Wednesday. I have ...
CAREYCORN1Jun 6, 20173 minThe Scans . . .On Thursday, May 25th, I have to have a PET Scan and Bone Scan to see if there is cancer in any other parts of my body. Bob is out of tow...
CAREYCORN1Jun 4, 20173 minPreparing for my Journey . . .I'm know I'm in for a battle. I feel out of control. I'm waiting for the test results and find my mind not staying present. I've told ...
CAREYCORN1Jun 4, 20173 minDoing a Happy DanceAs I stated earlier, I had a body scan and a bone scan to make sure that the cancer was located only in my left breast. Unfortunately, I...
CAREYCORN1Jun 3, 20171 minSaying Goodbye to my Tata Party (aka The "Titty Wake")I've decided to have a good bye party for my Ta Ta the night before my surgery. My friend Leslie dubbed it the "Titty Wake" which I thin...
Carey CornacchiniJun 1, 20173 minIts 5 AM; I can't Fall AsleepIt's 5:00 a.m. in the morning and I can't sleep. I've done some self-Reiki and attempted to meditate (as you can see that isn't happening...
CAREYCORN1Jun 1, 20173 minThe Surgery or "Boob be gone"I'm at peace this morning as we head to the hospital. I put Pandora radio on the Michael Jackson channel. Bob and Riley are quiet, lost...
CAREYCORN1May 31, 20173 minTime to Wake UpI come to and hear a man calling my name. "We're taking you to your room Carey." I'm awake, the surgery is done. My first thought, how ...
CAREYCORN1May 28, 20173 minSupport from my BoysMy daughter, Riley, is able to verbalize her feelings to me. I can talk to her and help her process. My boys are another story. Let's ...
CAREYCORN1May 26, 20171 minMy DreamI'm televisioned out. On Tuesday, I don't turn on the television all day. I listen to music and read. I sleep on an off. I have a dre...
CAREYCORN1May 25, 20174 minThe PathologyAs I stated earlier, Dr. Ruark always gives me my test results as soon as she receives them. I love her compassion. She calls me on Thur...
CAREYCORN1May 23, 20173 minFirst look or It's really gone . . .Mentally I knew what had happened - my breast was removed. My left breast was gone. I was processing that my breast was removed and hea...
Carey CornacchiniMay 20, 20174 minTexasPrior to my diagnosis, I'd been going to Lifetime Fitness five days a week and doing water aerobics. I was in the best physical shape I'...
CAREYCORN1May 3, 20172 minFive Year Anniversary Me and my shadow . . . I've had a shadow with me the past 5 years. A shadow that I notice not all the time but I know it's always there ...