Tag Archives: Living Beyond Breast Cancer

the pink stink grows

http://connect.facebook.net/rsrc.php/v1/yQ/r/f3KaqM7xIBg.swf http://www.facebook.com/dialog/oauth?api_key=41245586762&app_id=41245586762&channel_url=https%3A%2F%2Fs-static.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fconnect%2Fxd_proxy.php%3Fversion%3D3%23cb%3Dfa28dadc1f44e%26origin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fihavebreastcancerblog.wordpress.com%252Fff75eafdf18703%26relation%3Dparent.parent%26transport%3Dpostmessage&client_id=41245586762&display=none&domain=ihavebreastcancerblog.wordpress.com&locale=en_US&origin=1&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs-static.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fconnect%2Fxd_proxy.php%3Fversion%3D3%23cb%3Df30163884fa02fa%26origin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fihavebreastcancerblog.wordpress.com%252Fff75eafdf18703%26relation%3Dparent%26transport%3Dpostmessage%26frame%3Df2bc63f22a6cfa&response_type=token%2Csigned_request%2Ccode&sdk=joey Breast cancer and women’s health issues should not be about politics any more than a woman’s right to choose.  I am happy that the PINK STINK is growing against  monster charity Susan G. Komen.  And they deserve it.  … Continue reading

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breast cancer research society: nothing like a rude breast cancer charity phone solicitor

I am on every do not call list known to man and God.  I have an unlisted phone number. Obnoxious charitable giving phone calls irk me the most.  Especially having to do with breast cancer.  The last time one annoyed … Continue reading

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don’t play with me

The gall!  I received a phone call a few minutes ago.  From the collection arm of my hospital system over a bill related to my breast cancer treatment. A bill I already paid.    And oh yes, the amount they called … Continue reading

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the season of giving

Today I got a sweet note from my friend Stevie B.  Yesterday 13 years ago, I introduced her to her husband at another friend’s wedding rehersal dinner.  She made me get all schmoopy when she wrote: ….directly and indirectly you … Continue reading

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et cetera

Life continues to truck along with it’s twists, turns, and occasional hiccups, but all in all, it’s not so bad considering the past few months.   The future is looking forward, so I can’t complain.  God closes a window, and opens … Continue reading

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there but for the grace of God go I

Today I had a follow-up with my surgeon.  Once again my sweet man and I made the trek to Philadelphia in the afternoon.  I have been going long enough that I have started to recognize the faces:  the newly diagnosed, … Continue reading

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this made me cry.

This is an editorial from October 2010.  I stumbled upon it after finishing another editorial about Living Beyond Breast Cancer.  It is written by a woman named Hannah Campbell – her husband has male breast cancer.  This is a beautiful and … Continue reading

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we must maintain our sense of humor….

So went to the medical oncologist at the end of last week for the Great Tamoxifen Chat.  Went over all the side effects, worked our way to hot flashes and then came the “ummm”.  You see, my medical oncologist is … Continue reading

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no, I have not experienced “breast canceropoly”

I feel the need to cross-post a comment  and expand into a post of my own.  This is  in response to another blogger on the Living Beyond Breast Cancer blog.  The post is titled The Competitive Sport of “Breast Canceropoly”By livingbeyondbc This … Continue reading

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greetings sports fans

Live your life so that the fear of death can never enter your heart. When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light. Give thanks for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and for … Continue reading

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