Sunday, June 23, 2013
7 year anniversary since original surgery and diagnosis
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Yep, 7 whole years. And they have been pretty good ones, if I say so myself. There are some things I haven't been able to change (still the fattest person I know that has ACC-what's up with that?), some things I did (began side jewelry business, refocused on what is important to me), and some things aren't that different (still like taking photos and traveling for fun and library outreach). Just very glad I am still casting a shadow, and able to interact with all the great people I knew before and have gotten to know since. Here's to more miles of traveling the ACC road together.
Who links to my website?
This is my place to relate my experiences with cancer treatment, as well as share resources that may be helpful to fellow oral, head, and neck cancer survivors. I was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the left parotid on June 30, 2006. My goal is to continue enjoying the Nebraska Good Life. I call this blog the "Cheeky Librarian", since the cancer was discovered in my cheek, I am a librarian, and many that know me say I fit the slang use of the word 'cheeky'.
The views expressed here are mine alone and do not reflect the opinion of my employer or your Internet supplier.
If you are reading this blog for the first time
Click on 2006 in the Blog Archive below to read about my initial cancer treatment issues - radiation side effects, dietary, fatigue - and how I dealt with them. The coping methods and information sources are shared in the hopes they will be useful to others that are following in the cancer treatment pathways.
Sources of consumer health information on cancer
Sources of research information and clnical trials for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Searching Google for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma information
ACC Organizations and Foundations
- Rare Cancer Alliance - connect with others with ACC on the Private Forum
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International - connect with others with ACC on the Email Information Group
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International (second site for this organization)
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation [ACCRF]- donate to support research on this rare cancer
- Live Like Andi Foundation - funds raised go to ACCRF
- U. of Virginia [UVCCC] ACC Tumor Registry
- Attack ACC organization - funds raised go to UVCCC
- Attack ACC Facebook page
- Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer [SPOHNC]
- Oral Cancer Foundation
Cancer bloggers - personal accounts and good information. (Some blogs have lapsed.)
- A Rare Cancer Journey
- Glimpses Within
- Views From the Passenger Seat
- There Will Be Grace
- Cancer's Just a word... - an ACC blog
- Shalil - an ACC blog
- Allegories - blog about ACC by Gerald B.
- The Assertive Cancer Patient (NEW URL as of 10/10/10)
- Dee's Updates
- Being Cancer - link to cancer blog list
- My life - a myriad of colours
- Cyndi's A Day in a Life With Life
- Kisses for Amy
- Korean Cuisine
- Krysti.net - an ACC blog
- Molly's Musings/Brawley's Boobs--WHATEVER!
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, by Christine
- Libby's Page - an online diary and update
- Life Changing Cancer
- My Cancer by Leroy Sievers at NPR
- Wendy S. Harpham, MD-Leading the way to Healthy Survivorship
4 comments:
Congratulations Teri. Thank you for your blog, and for sharing your experiences. You've been a wonderful source of information and inspiration. David Koch
Cheers to many many more Anniversaries!
ACC seems to have a way of helping people to stop & do what they love. For my mom it was quilting. Believe it or not the "fat" could be a major blessing. Enjoy every moment of it all. Glad you are still casting shadows & that you blog about it. Sincerely means a lot.
Congrats on the first 7 from your Atlanta buddy.
Love from your Number One Fan. Jeanne
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