67. iForgot, so iDoreen steps in (2026 annual monitoring)

A Doreen the Breast Cancer Mascot post! This is the first year that I’ve been “upgraded” (or is it “downgraded”?) from every-six-months to annual breast cancer monitoring. Tests are done, just need to see the oncologist soon for the official medical blessing! A spoiler alert that you will welcome: pertinent imaging and blood work are […]

Hellohello from Iloilo

I am in Iloilo as part of the Balik Scientist Program “give as many talks as possible while we are funding you till May 2026” task. Iloilo positions itself as a cultural, heritage and culinary destination in the Visayas. The Iloilo trip organizers took my “I am a museum geek” statement to heart and ran […]