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JOHN: What brought you to Mayo Clinic Connect?
@kayabbott: Questions. I’m always seeking answers and was trying to get more info about post-COVID recovery. I caught COVID in March 2023 while on a bike tour and have been dealing with long COVID ever since.
JOHN: What motivates you to take part in the community?
@kayabbott: It is important to share knowledge and experiences. I was a government research scientist (not medicine). So I spent decades understanding how science works (and its quirks). There is so much misinformation and misinterpretation out there.
JOHN: What about Mayo Clinic Connect makes you feel comfortable to share and to be open with the community?
@kayabbott: A level of anonymity is good, being able to share my knowledge and links to research papers and such. People on the site are also looking for information.
JOHN: What support groups do you participate in?
@kayabbott: Mostly on the Autoimmune Diseases (I collect them…not for fun), Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19, Osteoporosis & Bone Health, Blood Cancers & Disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) support groups, so far.
JOHN: Tell us about a meaningful moment on Mayo Clinic Connect.
@kayabbott: Mainly the people that indicate that something that I have posted was helpful to them. Hugs are nice as well.
JOHN: What surprised you the most about Mayo Clinic Connect?
@kayabbott: Haven’t really thought about that. There are a lot of hurting people that are looking for answers (and hugs).
JOHN: What energizes you, or how do you find balance in your life?
@kayabbott: I am a learning sponge. I read a lot, do organic gardening, woodturning, cooking, and volunteering.
JOHN: Tell us about your favorite pastime or activity
@kayabbott: Since retiring 5 years ago, woodturning has been my favorite activity. I’ve been turning for some decades. I enjoy mentoring. I also draw cartoons. My mom wanted me to be an artist rather than a scientist. It’s good to be both.
JOHN: What do you appreciate the most in your friends?
@kayabbott: That they are there and we are supportive of each other.
JOHN: What food can you simply not resist?
@kayabbott: Dark chocolate
JOHN: What do you love about where you live or vacation?
@kayabbott: Changing seasons, being able to bike most months, going for walks along the creek.
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5 ReactionsHello @kayabbott and thank you for allowing us to get to know you better in this Spotlight! Your comments about sharing scientific information here on Connect is great. Sharing of experiences as well as information helps all to look at the health issues that we face with knowledge and a sense of empathy. We certainly need both of these!
I am glad that you found Connect and share your background and experiences with us all. A special thank you to @johnbishop, for presenting you to us all.
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6 ReactionsWelcome, @kayabbott. So nice to meet you.
Sounds like you enjoy the outdoors as much as I do. It looks like fall in New Jersey today...but summer is hanging on and refusing to go! It is almost 81 degrees! Happy for the kids, though, who will be going out to trick or treat! It is a lovely fall day, nonetheless!
I am curious about woodturning. What kinds of items do you make? Do you paint them or keep them natural. I met one woodturner many years ago. I remember he made some symbols of Church related items and brought them to his church.
I like dark chocolate, too.
Again, glad you are hear. Would like to hear more about your woodturning!
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3 ReactionsWe got our first snow yesterday; 45 degrees today and still a lot of colored leaves on trees. I turn a lot of different things, bowls, lamps, pepper grinders, mostly artistic stuff. Most is natural or a mix of woods and paints. Woodturning is great for upper body strength and for hand/eye coordination. Downside is you turn into a wood hoarder (never know when you might need that scrap).
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4 ReactionsSounds so great! And keep the snow..I am okay with 81 degree fall days!!🎃🤣🤣
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4 ReactionsHello, @kayabbott. I noticed that the all-important question and response was missing from your interview. I like dark chocolate too.
Puppies (dogs) or kittens (cats)?
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3 ReactionsI like both. Dogs a bit more than cats (not counting neighbor's barking dogs). I like snakes as well; we have a lot of them outside because I'm into organic gardening. I named all the garter snakes Fred. Not very cuddly but good at insect control.
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2 Reactions@123vivalaska, welcome to Connect. It sounds like the cancers you are experiencing are lobular in situ breast cancer. You may be interested in joining the discussions in the Breast Cancer Support Group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/breast-cancer/
Use the Search to find discussions related to questions and experiences: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search
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