The Breast Cancer Site

I find a lot of useful information here http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/
I wish this had been here about a year and a half ago. I think we could have been a little better prepared.
YOUR FIRST RADITION ONCOLOGIST APPOINTMENT

From: http://www.thebreastcancersite.com

YOU.

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God of the week

New Paper Tile Art

I came across this at Etsy, not only did it grab my attention due to the Doctor Who aspect, just the process itself is truly a beautiful art form of it's own.  I took the desciption directly from the artists page, but if you have further question contact 

Original process, Paper Tile Mosaic, funky, handmade, limited edition art. All pieces are designed and created by Canadian artist Choleena DiTullio. One of a great collection. 
You can purchase it here : http://www.etsy.com/listing/127378766/police-call-box-dr-who-paper-tile-mosaic?ref=shop_home_active
There is a larger version of this piece here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/125429503/police-call-box-dr-who-paper-tile-mosaic

As soon as I created my Telephone Booth piece I started getting requests to do a police call box. Almost invariably from Dr Who fans. It was an easy sell after the fun I had doing the phone booth. Both of these pieces have finished with a great comic book quality that looks fantastic on the wall. This one is a little less bright than the booth and its dark setting and light allowed me to create a neat 'glow' effect with some yellow tissue paper. Also, if you look closely you will notice some nice, bright, brass upholstery tacks on the sign. This artwork works well in any area that sees games, relaxation, and conversation. Among many others, I used course blue, brown Tibetan, and orange and silver Peepal leaf papers in this piece

This paper mosaic piece is entirely handmade, including the frame. This is an original process creating the visual effect of tile mosaic using various handmade, recycled and crafting papers and acrylic gel. The glass-like, glossy finish is easy to keep clean and can be safely dusted or wiped with a damp cloth. The frame has multiple coats of paint and varathane to ensure a solid finish. Smaller pieces are mounted with a wire hanger and larger pieces are secured for hanging using mounted D-rings. Although it looks like tile mosaic it is very light, easy to hang and offers no worries about transport.

TILE PIECES: 369
SIZE: 18"W x 29.5"H x 1.75"D
45.72 cm x 74.93 cm x 4.45 cm
(Contact artist for different sizes)
FRAME: Pine painted black, glossy varathane finish
MOUNT: D ring x 2
MATERIALS: various papers, foam board, melamine, acrylic gel and paint, pine, varathane

Finishing? Chemo ; Independence Day

This is the week my wife finishes her chemotherapy. It's seems to me a very ironic and strangely pleasing that the end of this step in my wife's treatment is falling in the general time of Independence Day. I do feel a certain sense of new independence, and relief. I know the road ahead is still going to be eventful and unknown, but I am very thankful that this particular ordeal is over. I must say this experience has both changed and reinforced some of my views of healthcare facilities in general. It is a well know fact that, King Hostile doesn't "DO" doctors. To my much appreciated surprise I found several of the professionals the did and did not fit in my normal Medical Clowns categories. I found the particular group from the infusion center to be caring and compassionate. I know everyone that goes through this must be as worried and confused as my wife and myself. I found it very odd that even a lot of the actual doctors showed little or no care in the questions that were foremost important to us. I got more information about the real effects and whats to be expected from the crew at the infusion center, than from any other source we had available.
     I am so thankful that this process has been a lot easier for her than I had imagine. I guess it's always best to pray for the best and expect the worst and reality falls somewhere in between. Still at this point she has yet to lose control of her nausea to point of vomiting. She was very set on being one of the few, if not the only person, to go through this process without vomiting. i still don't really understand why this was so important to her but I am glad she achieved this goal if she wanted to. The last treatment falls where she will miss one of the Nuepogen shots that she is given after each treatment. Today being Independence day the breast center is closed so she will begin the regime again tomorrow. I will relate how this affects her treatment in a later post.
     That's all for now I think I will take the rest of the day to relax with my wife, and play some 8 Ball on Google game with her.