Monthly Archives: January 2012

shame, shame, shame on susan g. komen

Now I will admit I am the hot flashing not sleeping annoyed by Tamoxifen gal, but this article on Slate makes my blood boil. It appears that Susan G. Komen, the super slut of breast cancer charities is doing Planned … Continue reading

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human nature and in memoriam

Human nature is a funny thing.  And soon I will be a year out since my official breast cancer diagnosis, and I keep rediscovering we as human beings are curious creatures indeed. Especially when it comes to this disease in … Continue reading

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good idea….but…..

Ok, so like most women who have had breast cancer, I do have issues some days with the “girls” looking uneven. Well, hell, let’s get real, I am missing a chunk of my left breast due to the lumpectomy. And … Continue reading

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breast cancer mardi gras….there’s a cartoon!!!

As I sit here and FLASH, it’s the little things that amuse me.  So a fellow breast cancer blogger who has a post up recently about her lovely experiences in chemically induced menopause, has a cartoon in the post that … Continue reading

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trials and tribulations

Tamoxifen is so screwing with my sleep I am down right miserable. And the hot flashes and night sweats right now honestly suck. I know it will pass, but I am exhausted and crabby right now. So maybe it’s the … Continue reading

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change

Life is about change and how you adapt.  Humans are creatures of habit by nature, or I know I am.  I will tell you what, one thing you learn about life after having breast cancer is to go outside your … Continue reading

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breast cancer research society: nothing like a rude breast cancer charity phone solicitor

I am on every do not call list known to man and God.  I have an unlisted phone number. Obnoxious charitable giving phone calls irk me the most.  Especially having to do with breast cancer.  The last time one annoyed … Continue reading

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don’t play with me

The gall!  I received a phone call a few minutes ago.  From the collection arm of my hospital system over a bill related to my breast cancer treatment. A bill I already paid.    And oh yes, the amount they called … Continue reading

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flashing and moving on….

So, a brief post to say (again) that  the hot flashes SUCK.  Yes, suck.  They seem to happen to me mostly at night.  And when they occur in the middle of the night, they wake me up. I hate feeling … Continue reading

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the waiting game…

Yes, I know, I know, life to an extent is about waiting.  And the waiting game is especially not fun when you have to work through phone trees to get a live person to schedule your follow-up medical appointments.  Such … Continue reading

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