Cancer New Study I read that esophageal cancer is an increasingly common disease and represents 1 percent of new cancers diagnosed in the United States. Though it may be common, but an easy to treat cancer it is not. What has not changed dramatically since 2000, is its survivability. Esophageal cancer articles I read in 2000 seemContinue reading “Esophageal Cancer New Study”
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I am a Fine Artist. I paint the landscapes of my life in the Swiss Alps, the New Hampshire White Mountains, and my love of the sea and its surroundings. I live in Mont Vernon, NH, where I work in my studio using oils, pastels, and sometimes pencils. I accept commission work from the landscapes of your life. I am a member of The Pastel Society of New Hampshire, THe Monadnock Art Association, and a New Hampshire Art Association juried member. My paintings have found homes in the United States, Switzerland, and France.
ALPINE SKI RACING
THE ANNUAL WERNER ZWAHLEN MEMORIAL RACE
APRIL IS ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
IF YOU EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING- run, don’t walk to see your doctor. It could save your life. Since 2000 treatment and longer survival from esophageal cancer have improved significantly. Squamous cell and adenocarcinoma are the two groups of esophageal cancer. In 2000, when my husband received his diagnosis (from acid reflux disease) of Stage III adenocarcinomaContinue reading “APRIL IS ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH”
Discussing Mortality- It Matters
My Case for Palliative Care Forced to face mortality is to walked through the fires of sorrow. It is not the stage on which anyone of us chooses to play. So joy in life is, so sorrow is too. When the vigil begins, is the being mortal conversation open to including family and the patient facing imminent death?Continue reading “Discussing Mortality- It Matters”
Being Mortal
Originally posted on Wendy Karasin – Musings of a Boomer:
I just picked up a book titled Being Mortal, in which the author, a doctor, considers the experience of mortality. He explains that he was taught in medical school how to keep people alive, but not how to let them die, or even have that…
Who I Am and Why I Write
WHO I AM ARTIST PIANIST & PIANO TEACHER WRITER, REWRITE IS MORE PRECISE I WRITE BECAUSE IT’ THE POWERFUL TOOL TO VET THE EMOTIONAL UPHEAVALS. MY JOURNAL BEGAN WITH MY DEAR FRIEND, MY HIDING PLACE, FOR PRAYERS FOR MY HUSBAND, AND GUIDANCE FOR MYSELF. WRITING BECAME MORE THAN THAT. MY DEAR FRIEND READ OFContinue reading “Who I Am and Why I Write”
Today I Remember A Beautiful Man
Eleven years ago, cancer stole my husband. Sometimes it seems like yesterday when I look at his handsome face. However, I am certain that I was blessed to have this beautiful man in my life for almost 33 years. After navigating through the dark waves of grief, I entered the next lesson, transitions. This phaseContinue reading “Today I Remember A Beautiful Man”
The Werner Zwahlen Ski Education Foundation
My speech given at the first scholarship award ceremony from Werner’s Foundation. Why give this particular award, when at the end of the day, alpine racing is all about winning or at least coming in second or third for a chance to stand on the podium, receive a medal and the applause for well done?Continue reading “The Werner Zwahlen Ski Education Foundation”
CARVING FOR A CURE
APRIL IS ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
THIRD GATE – A REQUEST
YOU MUST BE BRAVE December 2000 “You must be brave,” said my beautiful husband. You must be brave? He must be kidding. The peril we faced suffocated me. Being brave was about as far removed from me as the life we knew and the future slipping from our grasp. Where would I find the meansContinue reading “THIRD GATE – A REQUEST”
CANCER TESTED COURAGE AND FAITH 