Comments on: About

By: Roshan

Roshan — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:38:16 +0000

You’ve got a nice looking blog. I’m glad u kicked cancer’s ass. Love your doggie too. Hoping to get to know you a lot more through your posts.

By: miss_janet_a

miss_janet_a — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:45:51 +0000

I think Buster needs to be on your “About page” …

By: betty

betty — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:53:00 +0000

hey susan! i stumbled across your page through janetha and i also follow you on instagram. i must say you are such an inspiration.. i think of all the things i let get me down (like a 5 lb weight gain) when it’s something so little compared to what you have gone through. i wanted to say congratulations on the news and i hope that everything works out for you. plus, buster is too too cute :)

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:48:19 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to get in touch! I lovelovelove hearing from long-term Hodgkin’s survivors. I hear a lot from short term ones who’ve had recurrence, so it gives me hope to hear from those who had it once, got rid of it, and haven’t been bothered by it for many years since. I’ve been in touch with LLS since my diagnosis. Unfortunately we don’t have an LLS chapter in my province. When I’m better, I’d really like to put some resources towards getting one here. I’d really like to get a LIght the Night fundraiser going. I’m still a faaaaar way from running any races (my lungs were affected by treatment) Hope you found some good protein pancakes!

By: amysorvaaglindman

amysorvaaglindman — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:51:26 +0000

Hi
I just stumbled upon your blog while looking for a good protein pancake recipe. I see that you are dealing with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Wow, you are amazing. I am a 23 year survivor of Hodgkins Lymphoma, I got it when I was 30. I have been fine since.
I just wanted to encourage you. I started running for the first time 3 years ago for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Have you heard of them? and Team in Training? It is an awesome way to give back!! They provide fund raising support and training to run marathons. I have ran the Nike Woman’s half marathon in San Francisco twice. It is so much fun!! http://www.teamintraining.org/mail
The LLS has awarded millions of dollars to advance blood cancer research and direct services to patients and their families.
I will be signing up again in April to participate and train for the Nike Womans marathon on October 14,2012
Anyway, now I am doing our local Gold’s Gym 12 week get in shape contest. Hence the search for Protein pancakes!
Best wishes for a great recovery!
Amy

By: doris @ vanillacocoberry

doris @ vanillacocoberry — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:46:00 +0000

I jusr read your story and just wanted to say really quick that it is really inspiring how you try to keep positive through all of it. I wish you all the very best.
Take care & best Greetings from Austria,
Doris

By: Reader

Reader — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:49:59 +0000

Hi, I like your blog. I noticed comment you left on “snackface” about stress. Yes, my body has broken down becaues of my stress and anxiety and I’ve lost a lot of weight. My tummy has all the good bacteria and stuff staved off. I really almost need to eat ‘differently’ and “better”…but I just want to gain (and feel so not wanting to give up dairy or things). I’m pretty lost an confused about it all. Gaining, but needing to help my guts. So stressed (how it all started. Wish I could wake up and be healthy and feel good (cause I don’t feel good, everything i eat oesn’t feel right).

I admire your journey!

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:47:18 +0000

Heather, thank you for getting in touch! I am only halfway through chemo and still in the “let’s get through this” mindset. I know I still have a long ways to go even when the treatment part is all over. Also, I definitely recommend blogging! Not only has it become a way for me to express myself and communicate with my loved ones throughout this experience, but it’s put me in touch with a lot of great people in the “cancer community” such as yourself. Thanks for stopping by :)

By: Heather Bonynge

Heather Bonynge — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:22:48 +0000

Hi!
I am also a young adult who has dealt with cancer, and just came across your story through YACC. I was diagnosed when I was 27 (I am now 30 – ugh) and even though I have finished my treatments I am only just starting to deal with this thing called cancer, all the emotions that come with it, and wanting to reach out to meet other people who are dealing with it (just like you said in your blog about 50/50). I have just since yesterday started sharing my journal entries with people on Facebook, wanting to get my story out there, make people more aware of how the disease affects young people, also because I felt very much like you – I was always in waiting rooms with people 2 to 3 times my age. I feel like I want to make a difference with my experience, and I haven’t quite figured out how yet. I wanted to let you know though that I loved reading your story, and see you as a huge inspiration too all! I will continue to read your story, and just wanted to say thanks for being such a great role model:)
Heather Bonynge

By: Anna @ Food Fitness and Frolicking

Anna @ Food Fitness and Frolicking — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:54:17 +0000

This is so inspirational! Thank you thank you for sharing!

By: Jayme @ Runner-n-Spice

Jayme @ Runner-n-Spice — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:47:46 +0000

Loved reading the update. You are one brave and inspiring lady.

ps: I love that new photo of you at the very beginning of the about, I’ve never seen that one before!

By: jobo

jobo — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:29:03 +0000

LOVE the update and loved reading your story, since I hadn’t really had a chance to read back through it all (why you started blogging, your career etc). This is a great refresher, and I know your fire will get you through this battle.

By: Briana

Briana — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:16:52 +0000

Such a beautiful girl with a true knack for balancing :)

By: Rebecca Bloomwood Jr.

Rebecca Bloomwood Jr. — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:46:44 +0000

Hey Susan,
I’m also new to your blog, but I find your story so inspirational and I’m really enjoying your posts. I can’t wait to read about the rest of your journey!

By: Karina Bolcone

Karina Bolcone — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:01:43 +0000

Hey Susan!

I’m new here, but already a fan!

best wishes from Brazil!