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five things

No, not a magnum opus, just a small post that was sparked by a woman I know who is going through the breast cancer dance herself in 2011. Her name is Gwen, and she is an amazing woman and a … Continue reading

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visiting with a neighbor

Today I saw a neighbor I had not seen in close to a year.  He is part of the fabric of my neighborhood.  He is older and had a fall which really incapcitated him, and has also had prostate cancer. … Continue reading

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post breast cancer: keeping the faith and being yourself

One of the things about breast cancer, is it changes who you are irrevocably in a sense, but on the same hand it shouldn’t change who you are.  That sounds like a circle, but women who have had breast cancer … Continue reading

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celebrating life

2011 continues to do the December count down, and with all its craziness, there have been many happy events.  This weekend was no exception. Yesterday evening one of my Karens got married in Mt. Joy, PA.  Surrounded by friends, in … Continue reading

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christmas wish…

I was pondering something today ….and it’s simple.  I have been so blessed by the gifts of love bestowed upon me by my friends and family in 2011 and because of these gifts I got through a bout of breast … Continue reading

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et cetera, et cetera, et cetera

NBC Nightly News and  reporter Robert Bazell did a report on Oncotype Dx tonight.  Of course, once you have danced even a small dance with breast cancer, Oncotype Dx  is not foreign to you.  If you are like me, you might … Continue reading

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holiday season fun: selective media coverage of breast cancer

Deep breath.  I am at bit peeved at this moment in time and it ain’t a Tamoxifen induced mood swing. I turned on the Today Show and they had Giuliana Rancic who is an E! News correspondent and a reality TV show star on … Continue reading

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…time for a little spirit of the season, perhaps?

It is the season of magic and miracles, so here’s a little visual seasonal cheer to get you all into the Christmas Spirit.   Believing in a little magic of the season is a good thing….and it’s the magic of ordinary … Continue reading

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sorting a couple of things out…

So my most glaring reminder that Tamoxifen is in my system is for now the hot flashes.  Mind you, I would rather have this as my side effect as opposed to some of the others. However, these flashes are a … Continue reading

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not so tongue in cheek being thankful

Dear All, As Thanksgiving approaches I am truly grateful to all the wonderful people in my life.  Not just my friends, family (which includes my sweet and oh so amazing  man), but I am thankful and grateful to all of you … Continue reading

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