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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

“Not Like 20 Years Ago” from my current exhibit in the Hoyt Gallery at The Keck School of Medicine of USC. You’ll have to watch my artist’s talk to get the back story on this one! #cansky #oncosky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Another piece from my current exhibit Advanced/Recurrent at the Keck School of Medicine. “Five-Year Survival” started off as depicting how cancer tears through one’s life. It ended up as a celebration of everything I’ve managed to do since my diagnosis. #cansky #oncosky #endometrialcancer

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Next up from my exhibit “Advanced/Recurrent” currently showing at the Keck School of Medicine. Scanxiety. For this crowd, I probably don’t need to explain… #cansky #oncosky #kecksom

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Another piece from my art exhibit “Advanced/Recurrent” showing at KSOM. “Out, Out Damned Spot” reflects advances in melanoma treatment. My initial medical oncologist specialized in melanoma, but also ran the infusion center where I was treated. #cansky #oncosky #endometrialcancer

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Next up from my exhibit Advanced/Recurrent currently on display in the Hoyt Gallery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC: Achy Brachy. Brachytherapy, in which needles are placed directly into a tumor, is both brilliant technology & utterly barbaric. #cansky #oncosky #advancedrecurrent

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“Pearls of Wisdom” Origami oncology journal pages & cyanotype. Research studies eventually coalesce into treatment protocols. #cansky #oncosky #cancerart

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

“Before the Deluge” is another piece from my show “Advanced/Recurrent” at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Life is going along swimmingly and then suddenly the waves crash over you. #cansky #oncosky #cancerart

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

My show “Advanced/Recurrent” opened on Wednesday at the Keck School of Medicine at USC with an artist’s talk for the students. Here’s the first piece in the exhibit: h.p.I. Pixelated photograph of the artist surrounded by medical ephemera. #cansky #oncosky #collagesky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

So, this is going to happen. For those not on the L.A. area, you can register to attend the talk via live Zoom (it’s free). The talk will also be recorded and archived on the program website. Scan the QR code or go to: sites.usc.edu/heal/most-up... to register. #cansky #oncosky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Any artist making work about breast cancer out there? This Southern California gallery (yes, it’s legit) is looking for work from breast cancer patients, survivors & caregivers for an upcoming exhibit. Contact office@dnjgallery.net for more info. And please share!. #cansky #oncosky #breastcancer

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Whew! My latest PET scan shows no evidence of disease! My previous scans 3 months ago were inconclusive due to a lot of inflammation, But 3 months off the Keytruda/Lenvima combo, it’s resolved! I get 3 more months without tests, scans or visits! #cansky #oncosky #endometrialcancer

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Trying to deal with the frustration & abject terror of having to wait 6 weeks for a PET scan to determine if I am indeed having a 3rd recurrence. The only advice: Keep calling imaging to see if they’ve had a cancellation. #cansky #oncosky #thesystemisbroken

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Nervous waiting room feet - MRI to determine if I’m having a 3rd recurrence of #endometrialcancer #cansky #oncosky #fuckcancer

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

The strange emotions of taking off for a 2 week trip to Japan while waiting for biopsy results that will determine if I’m having a third recurrence of #endometrialcancer and coming home to an MRI. Oh, and waiting for the pharmacy to deliver my xanax refill… #cansky #oncosky #stage4needsmore

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

My second day of a one-month break from Lenvima in advance of an overseas trip. I’m hoping I can actually taste & tolerate food while I’m traveling. I’ve been on Lenvima for 10 months & it’s been wreaking havoc on my entire GI system. 🤞🏻#cansky #oncosky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Good news! My oncologist confirmed that the spot on my lung that lit up on my PET scan two weeks ago was probably nothing as the subsequent diagnostic CT scan did not show any nodule in that location. So I’m cleared for my upcoming travel with a one month break from Lenvima! #cansky #oncosky #oncsky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Just got home from the CT scan ordered to try to identify the spot in my right lung that showed up on my latest PET. Not much scanxiety this time, no idea why. I was a basket case waiting for the PET, but not this time. It will be what it will be.

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

After an anxious 2 days, I got my latest PET scan results yesterday. No evidence of new or residual disease! That makes 8 months since my brachytherapy & the addition of Lenvima along with the Keytruda. One unidentifiable new spot in my right lung. But I won’t worry about it until we have more info.

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Hunkering down with my only-protein diet in advance of my regularly scheduled PET/CT tomorrow. I have serious scanxiety for this one due to some new pelvic discomfort. Time for true-crime podcasts to distract me… #cansky #oncosky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I had my first appointment with a Supportive Care Medicine doc yesterday. What a relief to have a doc spend an entire hour with me discussing my concerning, but not debilitating, side effects. Those would be the same SEs brushed off by my med onc because they don’t show up on lab tests. #cansky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Last year I got a PET scan for my birthday. This year I got a blood draw, a visit with my oncologist & an infusion. I would prefer cash. #cansky #oncosky #cityofhope

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Waiting room shoe pic from the imaging dept. For some reason, the scanxiety didn’t kick in until last night for this PET scan. #cansky #oncosky #oncsky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Cancer treatment is so weird. Due to side effects from Lenvima, I’ve lost almost 30 lbs since Nov. Nutritionist: “You need dense calories. Eat fat. Bacon, butter, cheese, olive oil. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over your bowl of soup - that’s 100 more calories right there.” #cansky #oncosky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

My view from the infusion room today at the new Hope Plaza outpatient center at City of Hope Duarte campus. Not too shabby!

View of the San Gabriel foothills from the 7th floor of Hope Plaza, City of Hope National Cancer Center, Duarte, California.

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

What’s the protocol for waiting room foot pics? Every appointment of the day or just the first? #cansky #oncosky #oncsky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Random cancer fatigue observation: flannel sheets + flannel pajamas = wearing a velcro suit. #cansky #oncosky #oncsky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

On the amusing front: Today I was diagnosed with “Apple Watch Syndrome.” Low heart rate notifications garnered me a cardiology consult. Doc said he gets a lot of new patients that way. #cansky #oncosky #oncsky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Well, my suspicion was correct: I am to stay on the Keytruda & Lenvima until either I have a recurrence or can no longer tolerate the side effects. Bleh. How is chocolate not tasting right a tolerable side effect? I’m not good with open- ended timelines. #cansky #oncosky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Got my scan results just now - no evidence of residual disease! (And nothing new either!) Next is to find out how long I have to stay on this damned lenvatinib. So, back with NED, but now I know it’s a fickle relationship & won’t last. But I will enjoy it while it does!

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I got used to same-day PET results at my previous treatment facility. I had my first scan at COH today and found out the report won’t be in for 1-2 weeks! This is why I have a prescription for Xanax… #cansky #oncosky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Of course, my semi-functional port (flushable but no blood return) worked perfectly at the fluoro check. 🤷 But that means it can be used tomorrow for my VIP (Very Important PET) tomorrow which will determine if the brachy/pembro/lenvatinib worked. Cue scanxiety in 3, 2, 1…

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Second in my new series of encaustic collages incorporating oncology journal articles. “Pearls of Wisdom,” 24x4, cyanotype, journal pages, encaustic & pastel on cradled panel. #cancerart #oncosky #cansky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

It’s funny how cancer makes coming up with New Year’s resolutions easy: #cansky #oncosky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Greetings from an infusion room at City of Hope. Wishing all cancer peeps peace this holiday season. #cansky #oncosky #alliwantforxmasismyporttowork

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

My holiday bummer? It’s tamale season here in SoCal & I can’t have any 🙁. The Keytruda/Lemvima combo has wreaked havoc on my mouth & even the slightest speck of chili causes blisters. Maybe next year… #cansky #oncosky #cancerbs

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Well, the 20 mg daily dose of Lenvima didn’t last long (17 days) Apparently my liver is not happy with the stuff (neither is my sore mouth). Dose reduced to 10 mg/day. Doc said to call if my eyes turn yellow. I guess I know what color I’ll be using in my next art piece. #cansky #oncosky #cancerbs

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

The first in a new series of works incorporating pages from oncology journals. I think I’ve gotten all the pink out of my system. Targeted - Paper & encaustic on panel, 16”x16”. #cancerart #oncsky #cansky

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PomonaKa @pomonaka.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Hi! I’m new here. I was never on Twitter/X, so this “communities” thing is new to me. I’m in the midst of treatment for a second recurrence of endometrial ca. Any others out there? #cansky #oncsky

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