Author Archives: Kristina

When It Comes to Cancer, Always Get a Second Opinion

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Kristina

Actually, when it comes to any major surgery you need to get a second opinion. Two weeks ago, I got a second opinion from a doctor at the University of Tennessee. I got another mammogram done. Another ultrasound was done. … Continue reading →

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Cancer, Oncology & Genes – I Feel Like I’m Back in College Biology and Physiology

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Kristina

Those of you dealing with chronic diseases who have to attend doctor’s appointment after doctor’s appointment? Caretakers of loved ones with chronic diseases? You all are wonderful, and I wish I could send you all your own stuffed animal manatee. … Continue reading →

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Cancer – Latest Research Shows that Manatees Can Actually Cure It.

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Kristina

Hello. This is Hugh. Hugh Manatee if you’re formal. Mr. Manatee if you’re nasty. I have a friend named Lisa. She is insane. That’s a quality I really respect in a friend because it means I have to spend a … Continue reading →

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Cancer – Half a Breast or A Whole One?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Kristina

Note: If for some strange reason google has sent you here for an inspirational story about fighting cancer, you probably are going to be disappointed. I don’t plan to battle, fight or kick cancer’s ass. I’ll let the doctors and … Continue reading →

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Colvin Family Farms – Hooray for CSAs!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Kristina

First of all, I’m going to throw a little basic knowledge your way just in case you have no idea what a CSA is. A CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. A community of shareholders agree to pay for a … Continue reading →

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