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Celebrating my boob job and cancer language

Sun January 18, 2015

Several women in the breast cancer blogosphere have commented on how inappropriate it is to say to someone with breast cancer that "at least you get a free boob…

Crying and TV

Fri January 16, 2015

Emotional Journey

I sometimes need to just cry. It has been awhile since I've had that feeling. It used to be that my eyes would plug up (they produce goopy oils…

I look good but … and real hugs

Thu January 15, 2015

Emotional Journey

I look good but I feel like crap. Actually, mentally I feel good. I took a higher dose of drugs last night (and more melatonin) so I slept better…

A nice walk … but I’m tired …

Sat January 10, 2015

Emotional Journey

I need to slow down a little. I was chatting with the nurse from our insurance company yesterday. She asked, 'how much are you walking, 10, 15 minutes?' ...…

A small cup of coffee

Fri January 2, 2015

Emotional Journey

I am reminded that recovery is slow. Although I was happy to announce the end of active treatment, I still need to recover from that treatment. I was lucky…

The end of active treatment …

Mon December 29, 2014

Emotional Journey

Emotions flood over me in waves. Whenever I think about it, I cannot stop crying. It has been a roller coaster of a journey, and it is now officially…

Denial can be a very powerful ally at times like these!

Mon December 15, 2014

Emotional Journey

I shall be undergoing major surgery in less than 48-hours. Just before support group on Saturday, it occurred to me that the whole idea of surgery has become normalized…

An excuse won’t make you feel better

Sun December 7, 2014

Emotional Journey

I have many excuses not to walk - this last week has been full of them - first it was my ankles swelling up, then it was a couple…

Pathology – What it means …

Sun December 7, 2014

chemo

I've gotten pretty good at interpreting what the pathology reports say, but I'm not great at what it means. Just before my oncologist walked into the room I said…

Dying with dignity

Sat November 8, 2014

Emotional Journey

This weeks theme in the breast cancer blogosphere is brought to you by Brittany Maynard - the 29-year old with incurable brain cancer that moved to Oregon so that…