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people magazine tabloidizes breast cancer
See that vision in leather, fake balloon boobs, and spandex with hair extensions? Her name (and it’s not her stage name apparently) is Amber Marchese. She is one of Bravo’s “Real Housewives” of New Jersey which except for The … Continue reading
crazy on the corner
Just what I wanted to see on my way into see my breast cancer surgeon who saved my life four years ago. Shoo, fly crazy on the corner….
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Tagged breast cancer, crazy on the corner, pennsylvania hospital
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four years
Today is a big day for me. It has been four years. This time, four years ago today I was being prepped for my breast cancer surgery. I was fine when I woke up this morning, but have gotten … Continue reading
the cycle of breast cancer: there is always someone else getting diagnosed and having surgery….
Today Food Network star/show host and author Sandra Lee had her breast cancer surgery. I have to admit she has handled this with grace, style and a positive attitude and in her own words from May 14th : Controversy and … Continue reading
some days are better than others
Heavy sigh. Not having a good Monday. Yes I have made all my appointments. But here I am in yet another week starting out feeling blue and useless and tired and constantly on the verge of tears. Sleep is also … Continue reading
survivor shaming
I just approved a comment written by a woman who claims to be a breast cancer survivor. Apparently she took issue with one of the posts I wrote about what I feel are scammy and not helpful breast cancer “charities”. … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer charities, breast cancer survivor
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fight smart
Okay I’m going to say something here which will undoubtedly ruffle feathers. It has to do with tamoxifen and other breast cancer drugs, oncotype scores, and taking yourself off your meds….without discussing it with your care team. Do I … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, life, oncotype, tamoxifen
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is ignorance bliss?
I wasn’t going to write about this or at least not right away. But now I am, because the ignorance out there is astounding. Is ignorance blisss when it comes to female cancers? I don’t think so. I am … Continue reading
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Tagged angelina jolie, breast cancer, hysterectomy, ignorance, menopause
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good-night angel: lisa bonchek adams rest in peace
This morning I sit I tears. Lisa Bonchek Adams has died. Heaven has gained a true angel and those of us who are mere mortals have lost an amazing woman who inspired us greatly to just do better and … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, death, in memorium, Lisa Bonchek Adams
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nevada’s michele fiore thinks breast cancer is a fungus?
There is dumb, there is dumber, and then there is a just a jackass. The Nevada politician who thinks the solution for rape is for “hot little girls” to carry automatic weapons (her words, truly) is at it again spreading her … Continue reading
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Tagged #boobPAC, #votewithyourbreasts, breast cancer, fungus, michele fiore, republican party of nevada, saltwater
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