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Tag Archives: life
too much information running through my brain….
Yep, as I am walking out of the first appointment with my new oncologist, the Police song “Too Much Information” started…you got it, running through my brain. My friend Linda took me and was my ears…she is awesome. She was … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, life, oncology, The Police, tired, Too Much Information
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life as a paperwork pushing mynah bird….
Really, who knew one person could do SO much paperwork about the same thing? So I have been swallowed up by paperwork for my medical oncologist and radiation oncologist. List meds, list surgeries, are you crazy, have you been pregnant, … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, candace bushnell, Catie's organic greens, Catie's Whole Food, life, susan g. komen
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emotions like a tossed salad.
Wow. I am doing breast cancer emotions roulette today and I apologize in advance. I don’t want to be a burden and apologize if I am but today I am a little overwhelmed. The whole thing – swollen boob, miscellaneous … Continue reading
friday morning…
Friday morning…another week done. Another week with breast cancer, yet an essentially positive one. This disease is a bitch, however as it makes you question everything… but I am o.k. and with a little help from the almighty, modern medicine, and … Continue reading
post-surgery update: more to do, more to learn…
Saw my lovely surgeon today – and she is lovely – I really like her and her office staff . I am not out of the woods yet so keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming. That little bastard they … Continue reading
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Tagged be positive, breast cancer, life, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, oncotype
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dancing dollars and other tales
Hmmm my blog must be getting some reads because spammers have discovered me. Hey spammers? Truly, you don’t want to mess with a woman with breast cancer. Yesterday was o.k. except I am tired and I still hurt and my left … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, health insurance, life, memorial sloan kettering
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life goes on…
I thought I would post something NOT having to do with breast cancer today – earlier when I took the beasts out (gingerly and with my other arm), I looked down on our sidewalk and went “ewwwww”. Apparently the ‘hood … Continue reading
what a day…
Might I say I am amazed at the crazy kaleidoscope of bruising on my boob? And it hurts. It still looks like it is healing o.k. but I am sore. And boy am I tired. I think I did too … Continue reading
in black and white
I will not be flashing my boob at you, no worries – except if I wanted to, it is my blog. In any event, part of me being able to deal with this is being able to look at it. After … Continue reading
love my neighbor? not today thank you very much.
So I had to spring the beasts from jail. The veterinarian’s office helped me get them in order and out the door without pulling anything. Walking home s-l-o-w-l-y ( my left arm hardly has a full range of motion yet … Continue reading
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