July 29, 2010
by Amy Mathers
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Communication. Everyone has their own style and doctors and patients are no different. When it comes to chronic illness, a lot of information has to pass between a doctor and patient to ensure the best possible care and treatment are being … Continue reading
June 16, 2010
by Amy Mathers
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It’s been three weeks and three days since I started IV ganciclovir to treat my Cytomegalovirus (CMV). Depending on the results of my bloodwork tomorrow, I have a minimum of a week left. And I have to admit, it’s getting to me. … Continue reading
June 14, 2010
by Amy Mathers
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Ahh, Tony Bennett. In 1962, he recorded the now well-known and well-loved song: “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”. The lyrics reminisce about the simple pleasures of San Francisco compared to the majestic cities of world and explore the metaphor about … Continue reading
May 5, 2010
by Amy Mathers
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Touch. It sounds like an innocuous word, but it scares the crap out of me. The other day a friend of mine commented that in all the time we’ve known each other, we’ve never touched. He’s right. Physically, I keep … Continue reading
July 26, 2009
by Amy Mathers
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I wrote the following for an upcoming mini-zine swap on Swap-bot.com but my sister thought it would work well as a post. So here it is. The other day I got the phone call I’ve been dreading for months, actually, … Continue reading