Category Archives: Other Stuff

Need a Reminder?

Posted on April 15, 2018 by susanbriscoe

It’s not hard to forget our mortality with all the things that keep us busy and distracted all day. If you want a reminder that you will die, there’s now an app for that! Here’s a discussion of the WeCroak app … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying | 9 Comments

April Update

Posted on April 6, 2018 by susanbriscoe

I’ve realised again that some friends are wondering how I am. My sense of time has never been very good, and it’s even stranger now. So I am amazed that it is already three months, a quarter of a year, … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | Tagged cancer, chemotherapy, death and dying, mood, steroids, terminal illness | 16 Comments

A short video on dying

Posted on April 5, 2018 by susanbriscoe

Dr. Kathryn Mannix, a palliative care doctor, describes how gentle the dying process can be in this short BBC Ideas IMHO video, “Dying is not as bad as you think”.

Posted in Other Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying, fear, terminal illness | 9 Comments

My Article in the Huffington Post!

Posted on March 9, 2018 by susanbriscoe

I’m pretty thrilled to have this piece in Huffpost Personal published today! Yesterday, International Women’s Day, was the anniversary of my surgery, but the conversation I recount in the first paragraph of this article happened exactly a year ago today. How’s … Continue reading →

Posted in On Dying and Living, Other Stuff | Tagged cancer, death and dying, diagnosis, gifts, gratitude, life, love, terminal illness | 17 Comments

On International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2018 by susanbriscoe

Today, International Women’s Day, is the anniversary of my surgery and diagnosis. I met my surgeon only moments before being wheeled into the operating room. (I had met her colleague once, but he was now away.) She was hugely pregnant … Continue reading →

Posted in On Dying and Living, Other Stuff | Tagged birth, cancer, death and dying, diagnosis, International Women's Day, life, surgery, terminal illness, women | 20 Comments

Audre Lorde on Dying Full of Fire!

Posted on March 5, 2018 by susanbriscoe

This is extraordinary poet Audre Lorde, on how to really live while dying: I want to live the rest of my life, however long or short, with as much sweetness as I can decently manage, loving all the people I … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, love, terminal illness, writing | 7 Comments

On Technology

Posted on March 3, 2018 by susanbriscoe

I had hoped my phone would outlive me. I hate wasting my time on technology, and I didn’t want to spend any of the precious little time I have left learning how to use a new device. Already last month … Continue reading →

Posted in On Dying and Living, Other Stuff | Tagged death and dying, technology, terminal illness | 25 Comments

A Preview of Paradise!

Posted on February 24, 2018 by susanbriscoe

I thought I didn’t need a vacation from my sick leave, but I see now how much more deeply I am relaxing and recuperating from the chemo here in gorgeous Costa Rica! And just enjoying! With the crashing of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | Tagged chemotherapy, life, terminal illness, travel, vacation | 12 Comments

Roy’s Article in the Huffington Post!

Posted on February 14, 2018 by susanbriscoe

I am so thrilled with this! Roy has a beautiful article up for Valentine’s Day in Huffpost: My Girlfriend Is Dying Of Terminal Cancer, But Here’s Why I Still Feel Lucky! I know I am the lucky one to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff, Roy's Blog: The Long Goodbye | Tagged art, cancer, death, dying, love, relationships, terminal illness | 13 Comments

My Blog Title

Posted on February 11, 2018 by susanbriscoe

WordPress asked me to write about my blog title, so here that is, along with a few other title stories! What’s the Story Behind your Site Title? My decision for the site name was quite spontaneous: titles either come to … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | Tagged death | 17 Comments

Happiness!

Posted on February 8, 2018 by susanbriscoe

I can’t imagine being happier or more excited about life. I’m one lucky woman! Even the city is beautiful under this fresh snow sparkling in the sunshine!

Posted in Other Stuff | 14 Comments

2018 Update

Posted on January 4, 2018 by susanbriscoe

I am very happy to report that 2018 has started a little better than 2017 ended. I got home from the hospital two days ago and am feeling fairly well and energetic so far. I know that won’t necessarily last … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | 15 Comments

Late December Update

Posted on December 28, 2017 by susanbriscoe

I was admitted to the hospital yesterday (a different hospital due to ongoing communication issues with my gyne-oncology team) to get a jump start on treatment. Giving into my dad’s persistence, I had a consultation with a specialist in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | Tagged cancer, chemotherapy, choices, terminal illness | 25 Comments

Please Give Blood!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by susanbriscoe

Last year I received several blood transfusions and put out a call for friends and family to donate blood, especially as I no longer can. (Also to please sign their organ donor cards! I have a friend waiting for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | Tagged cancer, giving, palliative care, terminal illness | 18 Comments

December Update #2

Posted on December 13, 2017 by susanbriscoe

I got through my last goodbye hug with Nathan at the open door of a taxi in the middle of a busy street in London on Monday morning. It was a hard moment. But I’m glad I didn’t put the … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, goodbye, palliative care, terminal illness | 16 Comments

Not Love Actually

Posted on December 12, 2017 by susanbriscoe

On my last snowy night in London, with two of us tired and not feeling well, we decided to stay in and watch Christmas movies. Online searches revealed the terrible dearth of decent holiday films, and I can never recall … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged #metoo, Christmas, films, holidays, love, Love Actually, Mary Poppins, sexual harrassment | 12 Comments

December Update!

Posted on December 4, 2017 by susanbriscoe

It’s time for a fun post! I realize I’ve been all serious here and haven’t shared much about the wonderful times I’ve been having traveling to visit family, taking advantage of this small window of relative wellness. So this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | 9 Comments

A Video Conversation with the Incomparable Lesley Everest

Posted on November 29, 2017 by susanbriscoe

Lesley Everest, a cherished old friend who is a minister, transformation companion, and doula –in addition to being a miraculous cancer survivor, amazing mom, and extraordinary person– has honoured me with this interview, the first on her brand new site, … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | Tagged cancer, death, dying, gifts, gratitude, grief, hope, loss, writing | 3 Comments