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‎17 down, 18 to go….and midsummer reflections upon my left breast

Yes another one done…radiation was only 15 minutes behind today.  Wore my extra bright Pucci-like print pants again and made it a party. Had one of my Shipley gals as escort extraordinaire – Laura. Left boob is red like a … Continue reading

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15 down 20 to go…

I have nothing value added at this point in the day as my ass is dragging.   Well maybe one thing. or two. Or three. My sweet man surprised me with a pair of cookbooks I have always wanted to own … Continue reading

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of all the NERVE – breast cancer relief foundation (BCRF)

So …I started working around 7:30 a.m., stopped to go to radiation and worked through until 6:30 p.m. That on top of freelance photography last evening, and I am TIRED. I haven’t even stopped for dinner yet. So when I … Continue reading

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7 down 28 to go…and the girl is tired

Yes another one done today.  My friend Laura took me and we giggled all the way there and back.  Laura is one of my amazing Shipley gals from high school, and I was thrilled to know that she also has … Continue reading

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6 down 29 to go and a word about the cost of breast cancer living

I was exhausted but feeling good going into radiation today.  Once again, Linda drove Miss Daisy and afterwards we went to pick up my mystery prescriptions waiting for me at my local chain drug store. Hello, can we say STICKER … Continue reading

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5 down 30 to go

Yes…..number 5 was this evening. And yes….technically it is tomorrow because I can’t sleep yet. Teri took me  to number 5 and then we went to Hymie’s for dinner and Yapple Yogurt after. The waiting room was once again filled with … Continue reading

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living well is the best revenge…think pink, live green

Well first I start today’s post with something by http://www.breastcancer.org ‘s  founder Dr. Marisa Weiss called Think Pink, Live Green – it sure has made me think.  Seriously, even if you have never had breast cancer and don’t feel you are at … Continue reading

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when it comes to breast cancer, who is a survivor?

So I saw this status posted on The Breast Cancer Site on Facebook about putting something on individual pages to honor the memories of women who have died from breast cancer. Right or wrong, this kind of irked me because … Continue reading

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the hospital bill cha-cha-cha

Breathe. I was warned about the itemized hospital bill.  Truthfully, I did not expect it to be wrong. I know, I know what the hell was I thinking? Surprise number one: they charged me close to $200 for a pregnancy … Continue reading

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the next phase scheduled…(sort of)

O.k. so I got the official “all clear” from my medical oncologist – yes it is officially official — the girl needs no chemo.  So I have scheduled my next meet and greet with the radiation oncologist.  At that appointment … Continue reading

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