A northern lass living in Bergen – Norway. Blogging about experiences in Norway, Lifestyle and Health. A carrier of the CDH1 mutation – living a stomachless life.
November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month đź’ś Did you know that there are 1,000,000 new cases of stomach cancer diagnosed globally in 2018? Unfortunately, Stomach Cancer doesn't get as much recognition or funding compared to other cancers... My original plan was to raise money this month by doing a sponsored hike, but those plans are … Continue reading Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
June 21st: The Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year For me: My first PET/CT scan, which felt like the longest day of the year! So, before I get the final go ahead for my surgery in September, my surgeon decided to refer me for a PET/CT scan to … Continue reading June 21st – The Longest Day (in more ways than one)
So here it is, my very LONG, open and honest blog post about my 104 interesting days on Escitalopram (aka Lexapro/Cipralex) đź’ŠÂ đź’ŠÂ đź’Š Timeline 7th February - 10mg 23rd February - 20mg 16th March - 10mg 20th April - First appointment with Psychologist 11th May - 5mg 21st May - Last 5mg pill Mental health is still a … Continue reading Happy Pills – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
Still feeling a little bit blurry headed after the 17th May Celebrations in Norway the day before (which, by the way was fab!) I struggled to comprehend the news that I had just received on the phone. The surgeon, that I had met with just a week earlier, had just called to let me know … Continue reading The Dreaded Phone Call
Don't worry, this isn't an erotic blog post! I'm simply referring to what took place yesterday morning; my first Gastroscopy. Since I received my genetic test results in November, I have a mutation in the CDH1 gene, which can lead to Diffuse Gastric Cancer, I have been anticipating this procedure ever since. Mainly because I … Continue reading Deep throating a hose pipe…
It’s been 24 hours since I discovered that I have a mutation in the CDH1 gene, and what an emotional 24 hours it’s been. As soon as I read the words “The CDH1-mutation has been detected in your blood sample”, I broke down and sobbed uncontrollably. I know a lot of people won’t understand and … Continue reading CDH1 Positive
