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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
catching up
Hi there. It has been a while since I really did an update. So I thought I would drink my morning cup of coffee and get to. Mind you, I will get to in a minute after my morning hot flash (hot … Continue reading
chestercountyramblings I have this amazing friend named Michelle (she is the blonde on the right in the photo contained within this post – the brunette on the left is my friend Sherry). She is one of my heroes. She lives … Continue reading
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life’s little bucket lists
No, sky-diving I will never try. But I had wanted to ride in a hot-air balloon. And I did so the other day. (Click here for a little video of the take off). My friends Teri and Barry DiLibero, who … Continue reading
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chestercountyramblings I will admit to still being up in the clouds after yesterday’s hot air balloon ride. It was such an amazing experience. As a breast cancer survivor, like many others, I have a bucket list. I had never been … Continue reading
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when being negative is a good thing!
So….BRCA is back and I am NEGATIVE on BRCA1 and BRCA2 and the additional BART of it all! YIPPEE! Mind you I did do a little emergency room visit yesterday…I fell down the stairs and sprained my ankle. And then another … Continue reading
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Tagged BRCA test, breast cancer, epicurious.com, prince harry's ass
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bucket list, a reality
As I look around my living room, in my mind’s eye I still can see my old living room, albeit a little blurry now. As I continue to settle into this new life of mine, you have to observe (or … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, bucket list, life, life after breast cancer, moving on
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pretty in pink
Sorry to use a pink metaphor, but think pretty in pink ladies! We are not deformed, we are beautiful, we have survived. I feel VERY *strongly* about this. Umm hello? I am a proud owner of 1 6/8 boobs. My … Continue reading
