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Category Archives: breast cancer
thinking…and over-thinking…and thinking some more
I was speaking with someone today about 3D mammography. Also known as digital breast tomosynthesis (tomo). Guess what I learned? While health insurers argue about paying for this kind of mammogram, apparently those on Medicare or Social Security can get this … Continue reading
Posted in breast cancer
Tagged 3D mammography, breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis
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morons.
And they think this is any better? Any LESS objectifying? Saw this on Facebook. File under more pink B.S. Come on now you know we can’t fight breast cancer unless we sexualize it. Eyes rolling somehow I do not think … Continue reading
milestone: five years is coming soon
Well in a few short weeks another high school reunion will be here. So much has happened in five years, so much. But what another Shipley reunion also means is I am creeping up on the five year anniversary of … Continue reading
Posted in breast cancer
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer survivor, Living Beyond Breast Cancer
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cancer harbors: “because living is so much more than surviving…”
This is my friend’s business. I am so proud of Alene! This is my humble opinion a very worth while endeavor
circle of cancer
The funny thing about living with breast cancer no matter what stage you are in the disease is the circlular aspect of it. As in it circles back to you. It’s like a not so secret society devoid of a … Continue reading
be yourself
Hold onto your hats a blog post not purely or solely about breast cancer coming your way. Yes, really. And yes it’s sort of is about breast cancer, but it’s more about women in general. First I have to credit … Continue reading
sometimes big business can pleasantly surprise you
The other day I wrote about my latest go round with my health insurance company, Aetna. In all fairness I must do a brief update. So after my last post I was frustrated enough that I Googled and Googled until … Continue reading
new year, same aetna
UPDATE 1/42016: NEW YEAR NEW SUCKITUDE. Spent over 30 minutes on muzak hold to get the Philippines where they know nothing, can’t help you and can only read a script. They land me another 30 minutes on hold until I … Continue reading
Posted in breast cancer, health insurance
Tagged #AETNASUCKS, Aetna, aetna on Facebook, aetna on twitter, Karen S. Lynch, Mark T. Bertolini
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quoted on the current mammogram crisis in america
shee·ple SHēpəl/ noun informalderogatory plural noun: sheeple people compared to sheep in being docile, foolish, or easily led. “by the time the sheeple wake up and try to change things, it will be too late” I have never been … Continue reading
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