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Just Mandy Wood
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In a mood this decade but also setting more boundaries. Work in progress. Wife, twin Mom. Currently battling Stage 4 vulvar cancer 🦄 She/her
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**** RCMP Release

UPDATE: Missing man located deceased

The 47-year-old man who was reported missing from Clarksville and last seen on November4 has been located deceased.

At this time, the death is not believed to be suspicious in nature. The investigation is ongoing.
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Blood transfusions today.
Happy to report the coffee at the CEHHC is pretty good.
The cookies are delicious!
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Livy likes to have family meetings.

The rest of us have other feelings on that.
November 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you're interested in my cancer journey through the NS healthcare system and missed last night's Global newscast, here's a link:

globalnews.ca/news/1150824...
Unheard. Unserved: Misdiagnosed for years, terminal cancer patient says more access could save lives - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
A Nova Scotia woman has only months left to live but is taking the time to raise awareness about her rare cancer diagnosis, while advocating for improved access to gynecological services.
globalnews.ca
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A story on my vulvar cancer journey through the healthcare system will air tonight, during Global's 6 pm newscast

I hope I made sense
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Trying out VON's frozen meal program next week.
October 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Bad pain day.

#CancerSucks
October 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A reporter from Global is coming this afternoon to do a story on my cancer journey and help spread awareness of vulvar cancer.

I hope it goes well.

As in I hope I don't mess it up and make a fool of myself.
October 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Doing some planning for when I pass.

Depressing af but necessary.

And it's weird.

I don't feel like I should be calling about buying a plot and picking a funeral home to oversee my cremation.

It's very weird.

And sad.

And it makes me angry because I'm only 45 and won't see my kids grow up.
October 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Kids had a Halloween party with a few of their friends.
October 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
No more treatments.

The oncologist says they could do me more harm than good. For example, increase my risk of infection in the open wound in my right groin.

The treatments didn't slow the cancer at all -- it actually grew and spread.

Still, it was tough to take in.

#CancerSucks
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The mini Twix are tasting even better than usual.

I've eaten so many little bars haha

#HalloweenCandy
October 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Had fun decorating pumpkins, put on by the Little Yellow Truck Flower Company, at Blake's Pumpkin Jungle in Masstown.

I matched my pumpkin a little too well haha
October 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I want more time with him.

#CancerSucks
October 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Bacon, eggs and toast.

Can never go wrong with breakfast for supper.
October 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
When you have cancer, your husband doesn't even blink when the unknown-priced box of 90 Cadbury chocolate bars goes into the shopping cart.

Doesn't question it.

At all.
October 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Annual family pic with the giant hay/straw bear at Blake's Pumpkin Jungle
October 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
1/2

I am so lucky to have Brett.

He goes to every appointment, helps me keep on track with my meds, helps take care of me, and has taken over almost all household duties.

But I've never had to ask. Not once.
October 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Got out to the farmers' Market this morning.

We'll be having both pumpkin and strawberry pie for Thanksgiving dinner desserts, plus an apple crisp.

Could be my last one, so I not skimping on dessert haha
October 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Brett makes the best grilled cheese.
October 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
CT scan shows the cancer has spread. It's now in two spots in bones in my back, three spots in lymph nodes in my chest & the mass around my aorta in my pelvis has grown, which the doctor says could be causing the pain I've been having.

The doctor's educated guess is I have less than a year.

Fuck.
October 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Phone appointment with Halifax this morning.

Should get results of last week's CT scan and maybe a game plan for future treatments.

I hope the CT scan shows shrinkage of the cancer. I just really want good news.
October 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Sent my daughter into a store for Oreos.

She came out with Oreo Thins.

I don't know what to do with them.

I'm a double-stuffed gal.

These are so incredibly thin.

Can't even taste the creme.
October 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Trying to pull off a Halloween party for the kiddos.

16 kiddos, including my brother's crew.

I hope I don't regret this haha
October 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Married the Brettster 15 years ago today.

We don't know how many more anniversaries we get together, but I treasure every moment with this man.

He's my biggest supporter, my rock.

And I'll do what I can with this friggin' cancer to get as much time with him as I can.
September 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM