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Lots of updates – missing dates – Lori’s memorial – getting back to the gym

Tue November 20, 2018

For the first couple of years, every one of my treatment milestones was something I looked back on. I know the dates, but now I don't necessarily recognize them.…

An afternoon off

Thu November 15, 2018

Emotional Journey

The fires up north are causing horrible air quality in the Bay Area. Today got worse, so now it is unhealthy for anyone to be outdoors. Fortunately, I have…

Writing

Fri November 9, 2018

Caregiving

I realized today, while having a writing session with my academic supervisor, that I haven't been writing lately. Not for this blog, but also not for any of my…

Always an advocate and friend

Sat October 27, 2018

Breast Cancer Education

As many of you know, my best friend Lori wasn't doing well. She had a bad progression of Metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Last Saturday - a week ago today…

Checkups and practicing grief

Fri October 12, 2018

Emotional Journey

This week I had my one year check-up with my surgeon. The timing was good, as I wanted to get checked out because of the new bought of lymphedema.…

Powerful, tearful, and memorable weekend at Commonweal

Mon October 8, 2018

Caregiving

When Lori mentioned to me that the MBC (Metastatic Breast Cancer) weekend at Commonweal - two and half day retreat for young (those diagnosed with breast cancer under 45) women with…

I can see – mostly

Thu September 27, 2018

Emotional Journey

One of the challenges I'm having now is figuring out who in my family to tell things to. I didn't blog about this sooner because I didn't know who…

My mantra

Wed September 19, 2018

Emotional Journey

I thought I would share my mantra with everyone here. Anytime I get a new ache or pain, I repeat to myself "In the absence of a diagnosis, I…

Regaining confidence

Sat September 15, 2018

Emotional Journey

I realized the other day that one of the things I'm struggling with right now is self-confidence. After cancer, I had a don't care attitude that allowed me to…