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Tag Archives: endometrial cancer
Curious about Natural Menopause
I wonder when I would have actually had menopause if not for the surgical one at 45. My friend at 52 hasn’t reached menopause yet. And my mum thinks she had menopause in her mid fifties. Honestly I feel robbed … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, cancer, endometrial cancer, remission, stress, surgical menopause
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My 3rd Cancerversary
Not sure how WordPress works anymore as I haven’t written for so long, everything feels strange. I was discouraged as I spent so much time on deleting spam and updating the tech stuff. Just want to write to offload some … Continue reading
My Revelation on Instagram
I bit the bullet & revealed myself, sort of, on Instagram. My real name is Shanti & I love the fact that in Sanskrit it means peace. I dislike confrontation or conflict, am always seeking peace. I’m rather a passive … Continue reading
Feeling Optimistic
My oncologist confirmed a week ago that I have stage 4 endometrial cancer. She also mentioned that my tumour type shows I’m not a good candidates for immunotherapy which is a concern. I have what is called microsatellite instability. I … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer
Tagged endometrial cancer, personal, Stage 4 cancer, stages cancer, thoughts
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Trying Not to be Scared
Honestly I can’t tell if it’s better or worse not knowing the staging of my endometrial cancer. Perhaps it’s better not to know. The Doctors have admitted that my situation is so rare that there are some things they just … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer
Tagged bucket list, cancer, cancer recurrence, chemo, Dreams, endometrial cancer, fears, thoughts, Travel wishes, visualizing
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Fighting Cancer A Second Time
I never thought I’d be here again, but here I am fighting cancer a second time. I was so heartened to read all the kind encouraging comments in my absence. Thank you to all the kind souls out there – … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer recurrence, cancer thriver, debulking surgery, endometrial cancer, personal thoughts, uterine cancer
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Trying to Find My Way Back
Haven’t been able to get back into a blogging cycle but have been very active instead on Instagram – pictures seem easier. Must get back to my words though – they help me feel like I’m living a more aware … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer
Tagged blogging, cancer free, cathaport, endometrial cancer, instagram, ovarian cancer, thoughts
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Looking Back Again: Recovery After Chemo
Haven’t been here a while…and I feel lost. I don’t know where to begin. I am overwhelmed by the comments section and feel guilty to not have the energy to reply immediately. Decided to jump into one of the posts … Continue reading
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Tagged chemo, chemotherapy, endometrial cancer, gratitude, ovarian cancer, progress, recovery, thoughts
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Looking Back
Grateful for every single visit I got in the hospital and at home since I was diagnosed this January. Each of those visits made the journey so much more bearable and even brought so many moments of joy. Feel so … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, endometrial cancer, family, friends, Grateful, gratitude, ovarian cancer
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No More Chemo
So glad I’m done with Chemo but feel a state of flux. My oncologist says it’s a very natural feeling that all her patients go through. Even though you’re happy to leave chemo side effects behind, you strangely felt safe … Continue reading
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Tagged chemo, chemotherapy, emotions, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, Radiotherapy
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Family
The thing that makee me the happiest is family harmony and love. Nothing beats warm hugs from loved ones. I think most of my family have no idea how much I love them. I don’t really express it, but I … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, chemo, endometrial cancer, family, Fatigue, ovarian cancer, side effects
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Been Reading Inspirational Blogs
Been reading inspirational blogs by women going through the cancer journey, surgery chemo and the whole works. I admire them so much and often their heartfelt posts make me tear. Just want to reach out and have some kind of … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged bloggers, cancer, Cancer bloggers, chemo, endometrial cancer, hospitalized, ovarian cancer, Struggles, thoughts, women
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Phantom Pony Tail & Other Things After Chemo
I tend to keep my hair tied up, off my neck, because of the sweltering heat in Singapore. But now after chemo and without hair I still tend to forget, & my hands reach back to retie my pony tail … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged biological function, cancer, chemo, endometrial cancer, hair, hair loss, ovarian cancer, taxol
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Things I’m Looking Forward to After I’m Done with Chemo & Radiation
I know I’ll never quite be done as I previously imagined (there is no cure for cancer) and will have to be very vigilant with regular scans and blood tests, but being done with chemo and radiation will be great. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged cancer, cheerful, chemo, Chemo brain, chemotherapy, endometrial cancer, happiness, Immunity, ovarian cancer
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My Chemo Brain
It’s real and is worse during the chemotherapy session itself. I can’t do more than one thing at a time and find it a huge effort to listen and respond to people talking to me. Just listening and trying to … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, chemo, Chemo brain, chemotherapy, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, personal, thoughts
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Thinking About How to Revive Myself
I had a plan to blog about my most recent trips to Danang, Perth and Sydney, but the amount of photos I took make the task overwhelming. But I will attempt it bit by bit. Hope I can point out … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged blogging, cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, Self publishing, thoughts, travel, writing
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Living For the Day
Might be easier to live day by day or moment by moment rather than to think about the future. And by think I mean worry, which is something I can get an Olympic medal for. During this time you start … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Singapore Living
Tagged cancer, endometrial cancer, Fatigue, mental state, ovarian cancer, personal
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Not Sure What to Write Today
So much on my mind that I want to offload but I don’t know where to begin. It’s harder to write about negative thoughts because it seems indulgent. But that’s the reality. Before the diagnosis I thought it (the cancer) … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, Panic Attacks, personal
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10 Things I’m Grateful for & Why Oddly Enough the Cancer Feels like a Blessing
I’m in a bright side of life mood right now & I’ll update this list as I recall more sliver linings. It’s making me see how much everyone cares. My Uncle and Aunt who hardly text or take photos with their … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged appreciation, benefits, blessing, cancer, endometrial cancer, gratitude, joy, Life, ovarian cancer, personal
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Revealing Too Much?
My partner who is extremely private and protective, was wondering if I was revealing too much about my diagnosis. I kinda grappled with that myself for a moment, which is why it took me so long to start writing about … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged cancer, chemo, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, writing
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Great Week
Been having a great week. I think it’s because my double operation wounds (hysterectomy followed by laparoscopic surgery) are healing. Previously I had to start chemo before the wounds had completely healed so was in a lot of pain and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged chemo, endometrial cancer, family, love, nieces, ovarian cancer, side effects
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Confused by My Diagnosis
I’m still trying to wrap my head around my diagnosis. When I first heard that I had ovarian cancer stage 1c I thought great, it will be all cured with the hysterectomy. But after the surgery and biopsies another cancer … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged ascites, diagnosis, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, personal, primary cancers, signs, symptoms, synchronous cancers
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