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let the games begin
Today was incredibly long, and my friend Teri wants everyone to know she was early. It’s a running joke, but usually I am the early one and she is not. Linda and Teri came to keep me company today and … 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
sunday….
Another wonderful weekend is drawing to a close. Bummer. This week starts the fun of radiation – as far as the set-up of it all goes at a minimum (don’t know if they start treatment this week or not). Then … Continue reading
sixes and sevens
Today I find myself at sixes and sevens, so I thought I might as well be honest about it. I actually feel anxious, and haven’t really in a while. But I know it needs to work itself out. Life is … Continue reading
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
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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Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer survivor, breastcancer.org, breathe, friends, god, happy, health insurance, life
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yes, sublimely ridiculous
Today I have another follow-up with my breast surgeon for my second post-op appointment and I am still waiting for my oncologist to say yes he has read my oncotype report. Today is also one of those disgustingly hot,hot,hot July … Continue reading
the waiting IS the hardest part and other tales….
Ok so yes, I spoke to my medical oncologist right before the holiday weekend (and he called me within half an hour of getting my e-mail asking him to look at oncotype results). So yes, I am waiting for him … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, indentured servitude, life, obamacare, tom petty
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some days a girl just wants to dance……
YAY! Can I say YAY?! “What is she talking about” you all are thinking, right? I have not gone round the bend, I am just so happy I could dance in the middle of the street and what a sight … Continue reading
the post with no name
I don’t really know what to call this post, so it is the post with no name. I ran into a neighbor who I don’t see all the time and they told me about someone they know who is struggling … Continue reading
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Tagged be positive, breast cancer, breast cancer survivor, emotional empath, life
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