Category Archives: weird

Disco Balls & Diana Ross:  A “Coming Out” Party

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Natural Mama Notes

When we think of a cancer patient, the image of a bald head inevitably is part of that picture. For cancer patients ourselves, hair loss is a reality we must face. Even if we choose to embrace the hair loss … Continue reading →

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Steroids and Spa Days

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Natural Mama Notes

It’s just after midnight and I am awake. Last night at 1:46am I ordered a “make your own smoothies with our pre-measured ingredients and recipes” delivery service, scheduled to start next week. That would be the steroids. I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Radioactive

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Natural Mama Notes

I sit in the subterranean waiting room at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a lady on a loveseat, a patient and her bags.  I packed for a full day in Boston, my bright floral "cancer bag" filled with books, medical records, … Continue reading →

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