Meloni Armstrong
@melonisunshine.bsky.social
She/ Her
Amateur fiber artist, baker, genealogist; lung cancer survivor; dog and cat lover.
Amateur fiber artist, baker, genealogist; lung cancer survivor; dog and cat lover.
The dogs are not troubled at all by the worries of the world.
March 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The dogs are not troubled at all by the worries of the world.
Reposted by Meloni Armstrong
For example, my particular breast cancer (diagnosed & successfully treated at age 50) had no treatment options when I was 25.
"Pausing" research has far-reaching future effects along with the present-day effects, & none of them are good.
"Pausing" research has far-reaching future effects along with the present-day effects, & none of them are good.
40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. 56% of Americans have someone in their immediate family who has been diagnosed with cancer.
In my lifetime, research has improved the % of people who can expect to live 5+ years after their diagnosis from 50% to 75%.
In my lifetime, research has improved the % of people who can expect to live 5+ years after their diagnosis from 50% to 75%.
March 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
For example, my particular breast cancer (diagnosed & successfully treated at age 50) had no treatment options when I was 25.
"Pausing" research has far-reaching future effects along with the present-day effects, & none of them are good.
"Pausing" research has far-reaching future effects along with the present-day effects, & none of them are good.
Today's brisk winter sunshine took me back to last summer at the dahlia festival when all the green things were bursting with color & bees were buzzing & heavy with pollen.
February 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Today's brisk winter sunshine took me back to last summer at the dahlia festival when all the green things were bursting with color & bees were buzzing & heavy with pollen.
A photo of Cici and Kitty snuggling. Taken last March.
January 14, 2025 at 4:45 AM
A photo of Cici and Kitty snuggling. Taken last March.