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An Informative Infographic c/o St. Baldrick’s
Originally posted on Robot Boy & The Intrusive Interloper: September is the month designated for Childhood Cancer Awareness, but for the patients and their parents, it isn’t confined to a month. It is a lifetime. This is a very informative infographic from St. Baldrick’s Foundation concerning childhood cancer stats, money allocated by the government (very… Continue reading
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We’ve Not Reached a Stalemate
“All the world’s a stage, and I’ve been given the part of Job.” – Me to one of my friends yesterday after sharing the results of a recent opthamologist’s appointment. It all started in September or October 2009, near the end of my pregnancy. I started noticing an odd problem I’d not previously experienced, double… Continue reading
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Chemotherapy and Stubborn Little Boys (And Moms and Dads)
I never thought I’d say the words, “Thankfully my son started chemo today.” Because no one should be happy that her child is receiving chemotherapy. Because in that case obviously something is very wrong. Something has gone awry, and bad. But I say that I am thankful because for the last month and a half we’ve been waiting to… Continue reading