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ER NURSE, School Nurse, Wife,mom,sister,friend. Loves laughing! Fighting LUNG CANCER! Husband fighting Parkinson True Blue ๐Ÿ’™ Dog lover. CANCER SUCKS! ๐ŸŒŠ

Philadelphia, PA
Joined June 2023
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My second Christmas ๐ŸŽ„ with late stage Lung Cancer. Never thought I would make it this far. Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ…
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Got some bad news regarding my lung cancer today I'm going to be off of Twitter for a while so I can digest this. Thanks for all your support
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I'm 60 and have Stage 3 lung cancer. My 86 year old mother has non Hodgkins lymphoma and my 60 yr old husband has Parkinson. Today we all went and bought new sleds!! Life is short. HAVE FUN!
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CANCER UPDATE My CT scan showed progression to my left lung yesterday. Will repeat scan and biopsy in 6 weeks. I am gutted. I was doing so well. The tears are flowing today.
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2 1/2 weeks of wrapping the dog's medicine ๐Ÿ’Š in everything from cheese to steak only to have her eat around it. This morning I dropped the pill on the floor, screamed NO and she ate the damn thing! This is my new method!
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Got a message that my HS reunion tonight is ULTRA CASUAL! Sorry I have Cancer and don't get out much. I'm wearing a fucking ball gown! Pics to follow
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Having major surgery tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. Lung cancer sucks. Accepting all good vibes, prayers, positive juju and Xanax scripts!
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My dogs favorite Christmas toy. Yes... It screams "Oh No" everytime she picks it up. I'm losing my mind.
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I have Metastasis and need multiple more scans to determine how much and where. I am devastated ๐Ÿ˜ข.
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I will continue to FIGHT this cancer in me! But the old me (pictured) may never return
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One year ago today My 1st chemo infusion. And 1 month later I lost all my hair. 2 months later my mom was diagnosed and started her chemo. What a crazy year its been
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Big week for me. I will be at Penn for my 1year anniversary of lung cancer diagnosis. Scans,tests,infusions and deciding where to go from here. Accepting all positive vibes,prayers, thoughts, hugs and love. I'm terrified
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Major Scanxiety! Tomorrow we see if my lung cancer has spread and I am a mess! @thankscancer
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Tomorrow 8am I have my repeat chest CT scan to check on new growth in left lung. Prayers, positive vibes, good juju accepted. This is a new spot far away from my original tumor and I'm terrified ๐Ÿ˜จ
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Going to be off Twitter for at least a week while I deal with some really serious medical issues related to my cancer. Positive vibes,prayers,good juju much appreciated. โค
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Tomorrow is the big surgery to fix my broken jaw. A complication from my chemo and immunotherapy. Positive thoughts, good juju and prayers appreciated ๐Ÿ™ โค
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Today we Celebrated your 2nd birthday ๐ŸŽ‚ โค after they told us you might not make it!
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LUNG CANCER is stable and NO METS!!!! @thankscancer
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The CT scan shows the left lung tumor was post inflammatory infection!! And it's gone!!! My main tumor on right middle lobe remains stable!
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My husband newly diagnosed with Parkinson called well known hospital for neurology appointment. March 6th! What the fuck is that? This is totally unacceptable ๐Ÿ˜ค 5 month wait time for Parkinson meds. Fuck that!
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It's been a long summer for me. I've been stuck in the house due to my lung cancer...treatment, weather, smoke from Canada etc. Thankfully my boys were home from college. Today I spent the entire day at the pool with my sisters. It was WONDERFUL
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Me (cancer patient #1 ) and my 86 year old mother (cancer patient #2 ) are going for pedicures today!
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Unfortunately my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson disease yesterday. We are gutted Today he flies to Switzerland ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ for a week for work. I may need some extra support from my friends โค
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T-12 hours until surgery ๐Ÿ˜ณ Eating everything in sight and enjoying my last coffee โ˜• at home for a few days. CANCER SUCKS
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Cancer Queens at the pool today. Mom 86 Me 60!
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Thanks to everyone who reached out regarding my husband's diagnosis. I can't respond to all but please know that I do see them and feel the love. Okay I did respond to @MarkHamill but who wouldn't? โค๐Ÿคฃ Tough road ahead but we are both pretty tough.
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My 86 yr old mom with cancer adopted this 12 year old girl today. I cried because she wants her to be loved in her old age My mom is an ๐Ÿ˜‡ Meet Daisy
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I've been fighting Lung Cancer for 1 year as of today. Hopefully the news will be good on my scans today.
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I don't know how much time any of us have left...but I'm determined to make every day count. Today was such a wonderful day that I even tweeted out ugly pictures of the cancer ridden me. I celebrated life and wonder today. I hope I can continue
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Well I've gone this far, might as well put it all out there. Tomorrow my husband is being tested to rule out Parkinsons vs ALS. And it's our 25th anniversary. And I have lung cancer and 2 college boys. I need a break
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Happy 86th birthday Mom My cancer buddy and the most delightful woman on Earth โค
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Hospital. Since yesterday 6-8 weeks of IV antibiotics for osteomyelitis of jaw related to dental implants and cancer treatment. Hopefully going home Saturday for treatment at home Positive vibes please
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UPDATE: Having my 1st cup of coffee โ˜• in 3 days. With a straw,in a hospital bed. But omg is it good! Jaw is fixed but very painful ๐Ÿ˜ข. Today I may be able to get a shower! Thanks for all the love and support โค
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Chest CT SCAN today for my lung cancer. Send good vibes for shrinking tumor and lymph nodes.
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C'mon someone please boost me. Still 789 short of my 5,000 followers goal!
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I want pre-cancer Me back
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I thought I was okay waiting 6weeks for my CT scan for the new growth in my lung....but based on the fact that I haven't eaten, slept, laughed or exercised for the last week I reckon I'm not handling this so well @thankscancer
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Got quite a bit of happy juice today during chemo!
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Off to PENN again for pulmonologist for my lung cancer evaluation. Positive vibes please
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Whatever respiratory infection I have is killing me Not Covid! But with Lung cancer this is hell!!!
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Cancer sucks ! Woke up with a painful boil on inner thigh. Infections just come out of nowhere! Appt at 3:30 for torture because the torture of the dentist yesterday wasn't enough!
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Despite this awful Cancer, I am spending every day doing something with my college boys before my surgery on 1/2. Today it's an escape room!
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FINALLY found an Emergency dentist about 1/2 hour away Appointment at 11 am Omg I can't wait...and I have never said THAT before! Good vibes tweets. Thanks
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9:30 am I have already had 24 high school students in my office with Covid symptoms! Keep your sick kids home! ๐Ÿ˜ก
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Got a call today asking me to come back to school Nursing as a substitute! Fuck Cancer I said yes!
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Surgery is over. Tremendous amount of pain all night and so far today. I will be better when I can. Thanks for all the well wishes
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Still trying to pull myself out of this awful anxiety and depression. Seeing a therapist on Monday. Of course, chemo on Tuesday
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They gave me some "happy juice " before my long infusion yesterday ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช
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@elliemom26RN
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Due to the passing of one of my best Cancer friends, I will be lighting candles, spending quality time with my family and not posting on Twitter. Life is short. LIVE IT!!
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I don't even have the mental energy to tweet today Life and cancer won today!
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My husband and I have been giving each other the same Valentine's card for 27 years. It started because I forgot one year and just crossed out his name and signed mine. ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
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Can't believe I am being this vulnerable but I Can't Stop Crying! ๐Ÿ˜ญ My appointment is at 2.
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Heading back to PENN tomorrow as this weekend has been HELL. Covered in rashes and every joint in my body hurts. Not due for immunotherapy until next week so this is either late side effects or another cancer effect. It sucks
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Happy Birthday to my eldest son Kevin ๐Ÿ’™ โค
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Omg....the plantar fasciitis is back and its worse!! I can barely walk. HELP!!
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Cheers to 25 years!
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The family we made
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Am I wearing pants? My mom has cancer like me. She needed help so I grabbed some things and ran out. My neighbor was kind enough to tell me I was in my bra with yoga pants He LIKES me! Chemo brain is real folks
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Such a tragic loss
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It was so very difficult to capture @LibbyMbc in words. Through all the darkness, she sparkled and she will forever be a source of light for us. Here is our tribute
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Omg I am so effing scared right now. SCANXIETY is killing me.
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I want my pre chemo hair back!
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No answers! Need a deep bone biopsy of mandible. Nothing is ever easy!
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Thanks to my awesome sons for all their help during my surgery and recovery ๐Ÿ’™
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Hubby arrives home after week in Switzerland...with a cold. I am on couch recovering from oral surgery and immunocompromised. We wave, hand off some meds then retreat to separate bedrooms and chat via cellphone. Who says romance is dead?!
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CANCER SUCKS Being immunocompromised from treatment SUCKS Repeated infections because of it SUCKS I needed to get that out of my system
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I'm starting to wonder if anyone actually sees my tweets ๐Ÿค”
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Cancer Sucks!
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My God, I am trying. Minute to Minute, hour to hour.
@ThanksCancer
Thanks Cancer!
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You donโ€™t have to โ€œbattleโ€ or โ€œfightโ€ โ€” you just have to take the next step and the next breath, and thatโ€™s enough.
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Nice message I received today from my 8th grade boyfriend! I'm 59 years old
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My Face CT scan did not read as I expected. No "Beautiful high cheek bones, large gorgeous eye sockets, great round jaw line" Just Osteomyelitis of mandible secondary to dental implant Wait...I paid for that? Ruuuuuuude!
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Omg our Engagement picture 1995! We were 33!
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#WorldCancerDay I am not celebrating! I'm just trying not to die
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Trying desperately to climb my way out of this depression. Harder than I thought. I will be posting funny memes today to try to keep Laughing. Bear with me
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Quick update...I need further surgery as my bottom jaw is broken or necrotic from recent dental implants along with my cancer immunotherapy. I will be checking in before the hospital surgery which is planned between Thanksgiving and Christmas
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If someone could wake me when this cancer nightmare is over, I would really appreciate it @thankscancer
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Dropped the dog's pill on the floor and she ATE IT! My new method works!
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I have someone to clean the house, organize Thanksgiving, pick up one son from airport, do the Christmas shopping, decorating and wrapping. All while I am getting my antibiotics, chemo and doing Hubby's Parkinson appointments. Great friends โค
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Seeing ENT at 7:30 for continued mouth swelling. Hopefully he admits me and finds a reason for this! My oral surgeon is at a loss and 6 weeks in I am at my wits end!!
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Cuddle NICU baby today
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My surgery is Tuesday 9am. This is how I feel @
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Hubby and I are taking boys down the shore for a few days before it's back to college next week ๐Ÿ™ƒ Forget cancer for now!
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Cuddle NICU baby day
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One of the reasons it has lasted 25 years
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Tired, jet lagged son Laughed hard!
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PICC line in. Antibiotics in STEROIDS are in! Watch out Twitter...ellie on steroids is something you might not be ready for!! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
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Had a horrible weekend with my infected dental implant. Pain and swelling. The surgeon is trying to get me in today for an emergency removal. I need relief! I don't want anymore surgery but I would like my life back. It's been 3 weeks
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I'm miserable and depressed today, so I'm only posting and responding to positive tweets ๐Ÿ™ƒ
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After a harrowing, hell cancer week for me, my youngest comes home tonight for Spring Break !!
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