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Welcome to To the Moon and Back, a shared diary of one couple’s journey with melanoma. This diary will show both perspectives of the journey, Rich’s perspective as the husband/patient and Lynn’s perspective as the wife/caregiver. We hope that what we share will be of interest to other couples who have embarked on similar unplanned journeys, whether it be melanoma, other cancers, or any serious illness.
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Monthly Archives: January 2019
The wings of love
When I started this blog, I had a short list of topics I wanted to write about. One of those topics was the concept of caregiver and what that means to me. Lynn’s latest post made me think it was […] Continue reading
Caregiver Label
I know it’s pretty minor in the scheme of things but I thought I’d share anyway. I know what the definition of caregiver is and I suppose anyone caring for someone with cancer does fit the definition but there is … Continue reading
Unloading
One of the things I struggled with when we started this blog was how much to share. I’d like to share what’s really going on with my melanoma journey so that others could learn from it, or at least relate … Continue reading
Treatment Closer to Home
Rich has been going to Boston for his treatments and while we liked the doctor and nurses in Boston, we decided that going to Yale would work out better for us. His treatment is staying the same so the decision … Continue reading
Changing gift horses
Have you ever heard the expression, “don’t change horses in the middle of the stream?” Well, that’s what we’re doing. After six months of treatment, we’ve decided to change where I get my treatment, switching from Dana Farber in Boston … Continue reading
Aches and Pains – to call or not to call
Rich scheduled his next scans for the beginning of February. His next treatment is on the 7th so we will find out then how things are then. Keeping my fingers crossed the report is the same (or better)than the last. … Continue reading
Two Stories, One Journey
When Rich suggested that we both write, on one site, about our journey with melanoma I had to think about it for a little while. I’m looking forward to it but I’m still a I’m still a little unsure where … Continue reading
Waiting and worrying
I’ve currently been on treatment for six months. In that time, I’ve had good response in that, according to my most recent scans, my tumors have either shrunk or remained the same size, and no new tumors have popped up. … Continue reading