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    CAREYCORN1
    • Jan 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    Me and My Shadow

    I've got a shadow with me 24/7. It's my dog, Winston.  We got the dog, 16 years ago, for our children.  He's been my dog ever since.  I'm...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 31, 2017
    • 5 min

    And she's off . . .

    Riley had approached us as soon as she began college about attending a summer internship in Europe.  This would be the last summer she...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 29, 2017
    • 2 min

    You gotta have heart . . .

    Dr. Hanna has ordered a heart echo.  There is a slight chance the chemo can damage my heart so before I begin they want to take a look to...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 28, 2017
    • 6 min

    Opinions . . .

    It's Tuesday, June 20th and I'm scheduled for my port surgery.  I'm to report at 10:20 a.m. I'm not nervous, I know the drill.  As I just...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 26, 2017
    • 2 min

    Friends in high places . . .

    When I was diagnosed, I knew I wanted to talk with my friend, Maureen.  We met when our sons attended preschool together.  Almost 25...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 22, 2017
    • 3 min

    The Dark Side

    I went to the dark side last week.  I lost my happy place for awhile. I let fear take over.  I let someone's words wound me.  I forgot to...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 19, 2017
    • 4 min

    The Marriage of the Two . . .

    When the Big "C" comes into your life, you want the best line of defense. You want the best care that will give you the best odds. I...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 16, 2017
    • 3 min

    "Chemo Moon" or Run Away

    One thing I really wanted to do before chemo began was to get away with my husband.  Kind of like a "Baby Moon" - where the soon to be...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 14, 2017
    • 2 min

    Acupuncture or Pin Cushion Time

    I take Michael Walker's recommendation and make an appointment for an acupuncture treatment. I've asked him for alternative medicine...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 13, 2017
    • 3 min

    A much needed Tune Up . . .

    As I've stated before having cancer not only is hard on you physically, it is just as difficult mentally. There are times when I feel the...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 10, 2017
    • 2 min

    The day before it begins . . .

    Tuesday, July 11th, begins with a session with Natalie.  Tune up done - check!  Visit to the breast surgeon to get the okay for surgery...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 7, 2017
    • 2 min

    Getting my Ducks in a Row . . .

    My chemotherapy treatments are to begin on July 12th.  I begin to get things in order for my next phase. I finalize everything for the...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 6, 2017
    • 3 min

    First Treatment . . .

    It's JuIy 12th, I wake up ready to take on the task at hand.  I've grounded myself, meditated and put the numbing cream on my port.  I'm...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 3, 2017
    • 3 min

    Roller Coaster Ride . . .

    I've come home from my treatment and spend the day relaxing and watching one of the gazillion movies I've DVR'd.  I faithfully take my...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Dec 1, 2017
    • 3 min

    Changes . . .

    Last night Bob and I were watching television when he looked over and I had tears in my eyes. Looking concerned, he asked if I was in...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Nov 29, 2017
    • 4 min

    Losing my Hair

    One of the side effects of chemo treatment is losing your hair.  When I left my breast surgeon's office and was walking to the elevator...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Nov 26, 2017
    • 4 min

    New Hair . . .

    I know I'm going to lose my hair.  I've been told it will happen before or right after the second treatment.  I've made the decision to...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Nov 25, 2017
    • 3 min

    Really Blue Cross?

    One of the side effects of chemotherapy is nausea.  It can be debilitating.  During my treatment, they gave me two different anti-nausea...

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    Carey Cornacchini
    • Nov 23, 2017
    • 4 min

    Hair Today...Gone Tomorrow

    I decided to shave my head on Sunday. I wanted to have some control over losing my hair. Key word here - ​control ​ ; -cancer seems to...

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    CAREYCORN1
    • Nov 22, 2017
    • 2 min

    Chemo Treatment Take Three

    I will have my third chemo today.  I never sleep well the night before as I want to relish my body feeling well.  I know that once I have...

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