Flying By the Seat of My Pants

Flying By the Seat of My Pants

In this video you will see the start of my second Infusion with Oxaliplatin, in conjunction with taking Xeloda (5FU) at home. I sat in the chair in a peaceful, relaxed state. And why not? Three weeks prior I had had my first infusion and innocently thought this round...
Accessing My PORT for My First Infusion

Accessing My PORT for My First Infusion

Hi, this is Judith Anne Desjardins, Holistic Psychotherapist, 4-year and 5-month Pancreatic Cancer Thrivor, former Oncology Social Worker, and Cancer Advocate. My last video showed my fears and anxiety about having my PORT installed. This video focuses on the first...
Resuming My Exercise Regime with Joy

Resuming My Exercise Regime with Joy

After 2 weeks of brutal side effects from an increased dose of my Xeloda (5FU) home chemotherapy pills, this is the first day that I feel like my normal, peppy, joyful Self. This rebound from chemotherapy side effects is the result of the loving care I have received...
Conversation With My Oncologist

Conversation With My Oncologist

For those who do not know me, I am Judith Anne Desjardins, LCSW, BCD, former Oncology Social Worker, Holistic Psychotherapist treating body, mind, emotions and spirit, and Pancreatic Warrior Maiden living with Pancreatic Cancer since October 23, 2020. I have run the...
Coping with Prolonged Overwhelm

Coping with Prolonged Overwhelm

It doesn’t matter how strong or healthy you were in body, mind, emotions and spirit. When Overload accumulates, you will be humbled on the most basic level – usually in the body. The body is equipped with a primal level of survival that goes back to...
Yes, I Need A Hug Today

Yes, I Need A Hug Today

Holidays are meant to be joyful, but for many people, they are not.While many families have the potential to gather together, many times, for many reasons they do not.As we yearn for love, hugs, being with family, there is the potentialwe will be let down, hurt by...