Lymphedema ∼ BC Becky

May you live in interesting times

Thu July 9, 2020

Funny what happens when you Google a phrase. What I had thought was an ancient Chinese curse, turns out to be a 20th century expression with no connection whatsoever…

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…

Today I put my wedding ring on

Tue April 11, 2017

Lymphedema

I took off my wedding ring in a bit of a panic as I noticed my left arm swelling. That was back at the beginning of October in 2015. Reflecting,…

The difference a year makes

Fri October 21, 2016

Emotional Journey

I'd like to be saying that this year I feel stronger and fitter than I did at this time last year. I'm not sure I can say that. But...…

No problem – minor meltdown

Mon March 21, 2016

Emotional Journey

When the pain first started to bother me, my immediate reaction was lymphedema. This is huge progress. I didn't go straight to cancer. It annoyed me but I didn't…

Lymphedema – attempting to separate fact from fiction

Fri November 27, 2015

Lymphedema

There is still very little understood about lymphedema. Because the largest population of those who suffer from secondary lymphedema (that is lymphedema as a result of surgery for something…