Cheeky Librarian

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'.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

18 years since adenoid cystic carcinoma diagnosis & treatment - I have reached old age

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Back in 2006 when I was all alone in that radiation treatment room, having the machines zap my head to get rid of the leftover cancer cells,...
Sunday, November 26, 2023

Bathtub Lasagna

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I am not much of a cook for family get-togethers since losing most of my taste in 2006. One item that everyone likes and I enjoy cooking is ...
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Saturday, September 16, 2023

17 years on after Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

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If you are reeiving this because you are subscribed to my blog, I imagine this update after such a long silence shocked you a bit. Grinning ...
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Friday, July 23, 2021

15 years on...

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I am in the region of adenoid cystic carcinoma survival stats that I never thought I would - 15 years since original diagnosis and treatment...
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Saturday, November 07, 2020

Things are going pretty well

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The weather is fantastic - in the 70's today, windows are open and the roast that I am cooking for tomorrow's dinner is making the h...
Sunday, July 05, 2020

5th of July

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In 1981, I had the wonderful opportunity to take a theater and arts class at State Fair Community College. Up to that point, I had not trave...
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in the news

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It has been a while since I did a news post. Today I will add a few links to news items (anyone following this topic probably already know...
Sunday, July 28, 2019

Checking in, marking 13 years wearing Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

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Not much happening with the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma side of my life these days - all recent scans have been unremarkable, and I am still NE...
Saturday, November 03, 2018

Just an adenoid cystic carcinoma wearer sharing happiness with the world

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--> I am reaching out to all of the healthcare professionals and healthcare professional students that have had contact wi...
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Thursday, June 22, 2017

Adenoid cystic carcinoma: latest scan dancing

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Scan dancing. Definition: the periods of time that a chronic cancer wearer undergoes scans and tests to see if a)cancer has returned, or b...
Monday, February 27, 2017

Rare Disease Day 2017 - and this rare disease wearer is very grateful to NORD

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The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) is holding its annual Rare Disease Day tomorrow, Feb. 28. According to their definition...
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

A decade of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma-full of living

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Cloud-filled sky tonight  Today was great. I woke up and enjoyed getting ready for work with my husband. At work, I joined my team mates...
Sunday, June 05, 2016

Today is the 29th National Cancer Survivors Day...

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...but as a nearly 10-year wearer of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, I celebrate every day, not just one per year. I wasn't paying attention t...
Monday, March 28, 2016

Farewell to a fellow Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma journey blogger

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I just learned that Kathryn Seeley died March 23 . She blogged her travels with cancer at A Rare Cancer Journey . Her last post, dated Janua...
Thursday, March 17, 2016

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in the news

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Two fantastic bits of news regarding ACC (also referred to as AdCC).  First one is about the past, in the form of a research article just ...
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