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now what if you are on tamoxifen?
So I think it is annoying enough that studies have decided women should not have pap smears necessarily on an annual basis – well unless you have had cancer and then I can’t remember exactly but I think I can … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, nbc nightly news, pap smears, tamoxifen, tamoxifen story
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being thankful
It is nearly my second Thanksgiving post breast cancer. And as I remain cancer free, I have a lot to be thankful for. And yes, like many women who have had various cancers the fear of recurrence is especially vivid … Continue reading
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Tagged being thankful, breast cancer, ihavebreastcancerblog, thanksgiving
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paying it forward after sandy
Dear Readers, File under paying it forward. This is not about breast cancer per se, but it is important because we need to pay it forward. Thanksgiving is next week, and so many are without homes courtesy of Super Storm … Continue reading
unintentional ignorance
Ask any survivor and they will tell you that it is hard to hear of the passing of other women who have struggled with any form of cancer. If you know the person, or had any life interaction with them … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, cycle of life, tamoxifen, unintentional ignorance
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the continuing cycle of life
I woke up this morning thinking about my sweet man and how lucky a gal I am. As many know, the tamoxifen has robbed me of my ability to sleep through the night most nights. But when I awake, I … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, breast cancer, death, election day, life, ovarian cancer, tamoxifen
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music on a rainy day
I couldn’t decide what blog to put this on, and after listening to my high school classmate’s voice which is still like velvet and molten chocolate (if molten chocolate had a sound), I thought here would be the perfect place. … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, ihavebreastcancerblog, music, rhonda dorsey
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chestercountyramblings Today is a sad day for me. Today I had to say good-bye to one of my critters. A little red-brown dachshund named Mr. Peanut. Mr. Peanut entered my life with the oversized name of Eugene. He was one … Continue reading
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think twice before preaching pink to a survivor during october.
There are things I find unnecessary in this rah-rah month of Pinktober. Take for example the photo floating around on Facebook (above). What will liking this photo do for breast cancer? What will liking this photo do for breast cancer survivors? When … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, breastcancer.org, facebook.com/mefunnysideup, pink overload, Pinktober, survivor, tamoxifen
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acting one’s age
As a breast cancer survivor, I have this heightened awareness of the effect of chemicals and toxins on the body. It has also made me think about cosmetic surgery, because quite frankly I was barely out of surgery and women … Continue reading
and now a word from our suddenly pink sponsors
Ah yes October 1. The beginning of breast cancer awareness month, the month where all survivors and people going through treatment are hit with a visual and verbal reminder every minute of every day about cancer. I understand that the … Continue reading
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