Life in Lyme Light -Butterflies
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Life in Lyme Light - shedding light on Lyme disease, tick-borne diseases and invisible illnesses. Graphic design project of awareness and inspiration. Share your story and create your butterfly! 🦋 https://linktr.ee/lifeinlymelight
Still gangsta with our nighttime tea. 😉 Awareness shirts linked: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... or reply ‘butterfly’ to be sent the link. 🦋 April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and May is Lyme disease awareness month! 🎗️💜#PeriwinkleforEsophagealCancer
May 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Still gangsta with our nighttime tea. 😉 Awareness shirts linked: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... or reply ‘butterfly’ to be sent the link. 🦋 April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and May is Lyme disease awareness month! 🎗️💜#PeriwinkleforEsophagealCancer
For esophageal cancer, your medical team will create a care plan based on the type of condition, age, presence of other illnesses & overall health. This may be chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy &/or surgery. New studies are constantly done & evolving medicine.🦋 linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
April 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
For esophageal cancer, your medical team will create a care plan based on the type of condition, age, presence of other illnesses & overall health. This may be chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy &/or surgery. New studies are constantly done & evolving medicine.🦋 linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
#notetoself Remember that taking care of yourself is productive. 🦋 Rest = time well spent.
Awareness shirts linked in bio, or reply ‘butterfly’ to be sent the link. April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and May is Lyme disease awareness month. 🎗️
Awareness shirts linked in bio, or reply ‘butterfly’ to be sent the link. April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and May is Lyme disease awareness month. 🎗️
April 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#notetoself Remember that taking care of yourself is productive. 🦋 Rest = time well spent.
Awareness shirts linked in bio, or reply ‘butterfly’ to be sent the link. April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and May is Lyme disease awareness month. 🎗️
Awareness shirts linked in bio, or reply ‘butterfly’ to be sent the link. April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and May is Lyme disease awareness month. 🎗️
I’m not going to lie, this shiz is tough and I’m still figuring it out. But here are some tips as a caregiver, to hopefully help others that find themselves helping out a loved one. PS - you’re doing amazing. 🦋 linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
April 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I’m not going to lie, this shiz is tough and I’m still figuring it out. But here are some tips as a caregiver, to hopefully help others that find themselves helping out a loved one. PS - you’re doing amazing. 🦋 linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
Just a reminder, no one prepared you for this and you still did the best you could. I’m so proud of you. 💞 Spread awareness with butterfly shirts or share your story at:
linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
🦋 #invisibleillness
linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
🦋 #invisibleillness
April 29, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Just a reminder, no one prepared you for this and you still did the best you could. I’m so proud of you. 💞 Spread awareness with butterfly shirts or share your story at:
linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
🦋 #invisibleillness
linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
🦋 #invisibleillness
Esophageal cancer screening typically involves an endoscopy w/ biopsy and recommended every 1-3 years. 💜 April is esophageal cancer awareness month, new butterfly shirts to spread awareness here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleforEsophagealCancer
April 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Esophageal cancer screening typically involves an endoscopy w/ biopsy and recommended every 1-3 years. 💜 April is esophageal cancer awareness month, new butterfly shirts to spread awareness here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleforEsophagealCancer
April 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We’ve been through nine treatments, as a caregiver I wanted to share tips that could help someone else going through chemotherapy for the first time. linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
We’ve been through nine treatments, as a caregiver I wanted to share tips that could help someone else going through chemotherapy for the first time. linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
Note to self as we enter a new week, rest is not a reward. Rest is not something earned, or gifted. Just as every other living being, you need and deserve rest. Don't ever feel guilty for that. 🦋 #chronicillness
April 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Note to self as we enter a new week, rest is not a reward. Rest is not something earned, or gifted. Just as every other living being, you need and deserve rest. Don't ever feel guilty for that. 🦋 #chronicillness
In some, strong stomach acid escapes from the stomach up into the esophagus—this is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux. GERD increases risk of esophageal cancer, adenocarcinoma, as well as Barrett’s esophagus. linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In some, strong stomach acid escapes from the stomach up into the esophagus—this is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux. GERD increases risk of esophageal cancer, adenocarcinoma, as well as Barrett’s esophagus. linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
As a caretaker, it was tricky to figure out things someone w/ esophageal cancer could eat, it causes difficulty swallowing/choking. Here’s my list so far (I’m not a doctor/dietician). Follow along for more this month.💜 New butterfly shirts: Linktr.ee/lifeinlymelight 🦋 #PeriwinkleforEsophagealCancer
April 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
As a caretaker, it was tricky to figure out things someone w/ esophageal cancer could eat, it causes difficulty swallowing/choking. Here’s my list so far (I’m not a doctor/dietician). Follow along for more this month.💜 New butterfly shirts: Linktr.ee/lifeinlymelight 🦋 #PeriwinkleforEsophagealCancer
Stop scrolling! - Mental health check-in;
How do I feel?
What do I want?
What do I need?
What can I let go of?
What can be celebrated?
💞 linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
How do I feel?
What do I want?
What do I need?
What can I let go of?
What can be celebrated?
💞 linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
April 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Stop scrolling! - Mental health check-in;
How do I feel?
What do I want?
What do I need?
What can I let go of?
What can be celebrated?
💞 linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
How do I feel?
What do I want?
What do I need?
What can I let go of?
What can be celebrated?
💞 linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
Did you know acid reflux can cause cancer?
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where chronic acid reflux (GERD) damages the lining of the esophagus. This disease increases your risk of esophageal cancer. New butterfly shirts for awareness: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where chronic acid reflux (GERD) damages the lining of the esophagus. This disease increases your risk of esophageal cancer. New butterfly shirts for awareness: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Did you know acid reflux can cause cancer?
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where chronic acid reflux (GERD) damages the lining of the esophagus. This disease increases your risk of esophageal cancer. New butterfly shirts for awareness: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where chronic acid reflux (GERD) damages the lining of the esophagus. This disease increases your risk of esophageal cancer. New butterfly shirts for awareness: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” -MLK 🦋 #notetoself
April 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” -MLK 🦋 #notetoself
Here’s a continuation of ?s to ask your medical team focused on diet. The next set of tips will be based on what I’ve gathered as a caretaker for esophageal cancer for diet. New butterfly shirts to spread awareness:
linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Here’s a continuation of ?s to ask your medical team focused on diet. The next set of tips will be based on what I’ve gathered as a caretaker for esophageal cancer for diet. New butterfly shirts to spread awareness:
linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
Today’s reminder; you might still have a long way to go, but don't forget how far you have already come. 🦋 #invisibleillness
💜 April is esophageal cancer awareness month. New butterfly shirts to spread awareness: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
💜 April is esophageal cancer awareness month. New butterfly shirts to spread awareness: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
April 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today’s reminder; you might still have a long way to go, but don't forget how far you have already come. 🦋 #invisibleillness
💜 April is esophageal cancer awareness month. New butterfly shirts to spread awareness: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
💜 April is esophageal cancer awareness month. New butterfly shirts to spread awareness: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli...
Esophageal cancer makes up about 1% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States, but it is more common in other places such as; Iran, China, India and Southern Africa. 💜 New butterfly shirts to spread awareness linked here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Esophageal cancer makes up about 1% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States, but it is more common in other places such as; Iran, China, India and Southern Africa. 💜 New butterfly shirts to spread awareness linked here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
Morning reminder for the spoonies 💞 🥄
It’s not your fault that you’re sick.
🦋 New butterfly awareness shirts here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🎗️ #ChronicIllness
It’s not your fault that you’re sick.
🦋 New butterfly awareness shirts here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🎗️ #ChronicIllness
April 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Morning reminder for the spoonies 💞 🥄
It’s not your fault that you’re sick.
🦋 New butterfly awareness shirts here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🎗️ #ChronicIllness
It’s not your fault that you’re sick.
🦋 New butterfly awareness shirts here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🎗️ #ChronicIllness
Treatment questions to ask your doctor. A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming/difficult to navigate. This list applies to anyone on their health journey, feel free to comment points you would add.
New butterfly shirts to spread awareness here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #invisibleillness
New butterfly shirts to spread awareness here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #invisibleillness
April 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Treatment questions to ask your doctor. A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming/difficult to navigate. This list applies to anyone on their health journey, feel free to comment points you would add.
New butterfly shirts to spread awareness here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #invisibleillness
New butterfly shirts to spread awareness here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #invisibleillness
Hey, here’s your Monday reminder;
If no one has told you yet, I am proud of you. I see you trying your best, even when things get really tough. You got this.
💜 New butterfly awareness shirts linked here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
If no one has told you yet, I am proud of you. I see you trying your best, even when things get really tough. You got this.
💜 New butterfly awareness shirts linked here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hey, here’s your Monday reminder;
If no one has told you yet, I am proud of you. I see you trying your best, even when things get really tough. You got this.
💜 New butterfly awareness shirts linked here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
If no one has told you yet, I am proud of you. I see you trying your best, even when things get really tough. You got this.
💜 New butterfly awareness shirts linked here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
2025 estimates in the US: 22,070 new esophageal cancer cases diagnosed (17,430 men and 4,640 women). The lifetime risk of esophageal cancer in the US is about 1 in 127 men and about 1 in 434 women. April is awareness month, new shirts here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
2025 estimates in the US: 22,070 new esophageal cancer cases diagnosed (17,430 men and 4,640 women). The lifetime risk of esophageal cancer in the US is about 1 in 127 men and about 1 in 434 women. April is awareness month, new shirts here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Part 2, here are some things to think about during your initial cancer diagnosis appointments. ~Questions to ask your doctor. Follow along for more information this April, esophageal cancer awareness month. 💜New butterfly shirts linked here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Part 2, here are some things to think about during your initial cancer diagnosis appointments. ~Questions to ask your doctor. Follow along for more information this April, esophageal cancer awareness month. 💜New butterfly shirts linked here: linktr.ee/lifeinlymeli... 🦋 #PeriwinkleForEsophagealCancer
April 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM