Tag Archives: Living Beyond Breast Cancer

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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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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2 down, 33 to go

Number 2 down.  Today the hospital temperature was kooky in the breast radiation section – the heat was on in some spots…and ummm if they want us to avoid extremes in temperature maybe they need to tweak that thermostat. My … 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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breast cancer survivor seeks new opportunities

Well I think since I am through the surgery and my lymph nodes and margins are clean and clear I am some sort of survivor, yes? Now that I am part of the sisterhood of life-changing events I know that … Continue reading

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breast cancer patient’s head explodes, film at 11

Well there I was managing my day, managing my stress, working, minding my own business, and WHAMMO! There it was: supreme irritation enough to make my head explode. After business hours (i.e. sometime after 5:15 pm EST) the phone rings.  … Continue reading

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more things breast cancer…and a little shawn colvin

I did my best to manage my stress today and actually ended the day feeling more productive than it began.   I am still having swelling and pain as my darn surgical sites heal, and can I mention for a change … Continue reading

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blah monday

Yes, blah. I feel blah.  My hormones are running amok.  It’s also humid outside and my breast hurts.  Generally speaking, I feel like crap, I don’t feel well,  and  today damn it all, I feel like crying. So I might. … Continue reading

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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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