Tag Archives: breast cancer survivor
survivors have a responsibility to pay it forward
I am 7 years and 1 month breast cancer free. I would not have gotten here without the occasional support of other survivors before me.This is, after all, a journey like no other. And not a journey I would wish … Continue reading
the waiting is the hardest part
June 1st was 7 years. Today was the official all clear. Lucky seven. The waiting is always the hardest part. I am still one of the lucky ones. That is hard some days to wrap one’s head around.
seven years
Today is exactly 7 years to the day that I am officially breast cancer free. It has been a crazy seven years. And I will say it again, that everything since breast cancer has been an amazing journey. Life is … Continue reading
#bullsh😡t , penn medicine
Let's recap: I have had three surgeries (breast cancer, full hysterectomy, knee surgery) and quite a few procedures over the past six years. I have also had radiation, a colonoscopy, an endoscopy, the flu, a sprained ankle, and so on … Continue reading
six years.
Six years. I feel like I have lived an entire other life since the cancer was cut out…six years ago today. I have avoided writing this post all day. And now as I sit in the quiet of the place … 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
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
spay day is coming
(painting by Philadelphia artist Geri Mack and use of image is courtesy of the artist. ) Yes I know I am being flippant about my upcoming surgery, but face it they are indeed spaying me. When I last wrote on … Continue reading
fears and ridiculousness
My last post was actually an essay by my friend Gwen Moran who is a writer and a damn fine one. In it she delves into some pretty personal feelings on her life after breast cancer. How she feels, and … Continue reading
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