I had a couple of doctors updates yesterday. One with the breast surgeon and another with the oncologist. On the good news front, my oncologist said that my left…
This cancer journey reminds me of some aspects of our Going East bike trip - particularly during those times when persistence and tenacity are what you need to make…
I have found that support groups are a mixed blessing. I have been going to two face-to-face groups, but also have 'connected' support groups on Facebook. The face-to-face and…
This NPR clip (short 4 minute clip) talks about how colleagues of women diagnosed with breast cancer react regarding their personal health - http://www.npr.org/2014/08/13/340005026/how-a-co-worker-s-breast-cancer-diagnosis-affects-colleagues In the brief podcast (I encourage…
I received an awesome care package yesterday (thanks Jen). The awesomeness began with the card, which is theme for this mostly picture post. Receiving energy from the ancient tree…
It may sound dumb but one of my biggest worries about not getting reconstruction is that I'll look funny. I'll have a flat chest but a buddha belly. I'm…