27th October, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Every one of us has our demons and we each do battle with these challenges in our own way. Some demons are more damaging physically, emotionally, and spiritually but all can be difficult and yet offer an opportunity for growth. When people are confronted by a serious health challenge or siginificant “test in life,” we » Read More
13th September, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
My wife suffers from “terminal” Ovarian Cancer and has fought the disease for the past 8 years. Her first surgeon said she had only 5 years before the disease would defeat her but she has proven this wrong. She is a fighter and she is tough. There have been times when the disease has gotten » Read More
30th October, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
What are you supposed to do? When you are a caregiver for a person with a terminal illness and you want to provide assistance no matter what the patient wants. At some point, a choice will be made to end treatment and begin “end of life” hospice support. If you are family to a terminally » Read More
1st September, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
The “Unknown” can create fear and anxiety. My wife calls from an out of town trip with her sister to tell me that she has stomach pain and can not eat. I ask if it might be related to something that she ate and she replies “no.” She asks me what I think that she » Read More
23rd April, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Will the new chemotherapy show promising results or does it bode poorly for our future. We have exhausted the traditional options in fighting back against the attack of cancer but we are not ready to give in. There is still more living to do. There are still more plants to plant and weeds to pull. » Read More
20th March, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Happy Birthday Barbara! Yes, it is time to celebrate your birthday. It is your special day. And, what do you want for your birthday? Amongst other items on your list is a dinner out at your favorite local restaurant. So we are headed there for your birthday celebration. I can not gift wrap it… I can not surprise » Read More
14th March, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Have you considered what you would do if you were told you had a severe diagnosis like Stage 3 cancer? Maybe your situation might be labeled as “terminal.” Would you choose to fight, using every possible medical and alternative healing intervention possible or would you accept your fate and work to die with simple dignity? » Read More
14th July, 2009 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Do you have a good reason to Live? Is there a motivation in your life that may help to keep you alive if you find yourself with a terminal illness? I have seen mothers with young children use their love of their children to fight off near death experiences. When asked why they chose to » Read More
6th June, 2009 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Barbara and I walked in the “Survivors Walk” last night to help begin the Oak Harbor, WA “Relay for Life.” We have done this every year since we have lived in Washington and each year the event grows bigger and stronger. The “Relay for Life” is a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society’s Funding for » Read More
12th December, 2008 - Posted by L. John Mason - 1 Comment
By Barbara Ehlers-Mason, RN (find the first 3 articles at http://dstress.com/articles/article_list.html) I have been living with ovarian cancer for five years. When I was diagnosed with advanced cancer in Oct.2003, my immediate response was of shock, horror, fear and anger. Those feelings quickly metamorphosed into creating myself as WARRIOR-“I’m going to fight this with everything I » Read More
