Tag Archives: end of life planning

Hallmark: The Dark Side

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Scorchy

Well, we can all rest easy. Apparently Hallmark has begun to recognize the hospice card niche. I wasn’t aware that there was a need for specific cards to address the end of one’s life or their caregivers. But in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for Laughs, My Stage IV Life, Stage IV Musings | Tagged Attitude, breast cancer, comedy, dark humor, end of life planning, end of life sentiments, Hallmark, hospice sentiments, Humor, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, Parting Thoughts, passive-aggressive, sentiments, smart ass, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, vulnerability | 65 Comments

Talking with My Mom

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Scorchy

My mom and me have always had a good relationship. The way we fight and annoy one another, outsiders might think that was a crazy statement to make, but it’s true. Mom was born in 1930 and grew up poor. … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stage IV Life | Tagged breasts, end of life planning, friends, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, mom, mother and daughter, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, support | 23 Comments

Prognosis

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Scorchy

The first time I heard the word “prognosis” as part of this little breast cancer adventure was back in July when I was diagnosed. 80% was the magic number. I had an 80% chance of survival. I remember saying, “Can’t … Continue reading →