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Learned something about my new breasts today …

Thu March 26, 2015

I had my post surgery follow up with my plastic surgeon today. All is healing well. Next follow up in three months or so just to check that things…

Bought my tickets for the #RecklessTour but still nervous about it

Wed March 25, 2015

recovery

When I found out that Bryan Adams was doing another tour, and that he was playing in Ottawa in February, I was disappointed that there was no way I…

Loss of optimism

Wed March 25, 2015

Emotional Journey

At one support group meeting, someone mentioned that one thing they mourned was the 'loss of innocence' - more, it is the loss of the expectation that you will…

Avon Walk and Fundraising

Tue March 24, 2015

recovery

Hi Everyone, I am almost finished my fundraising for the Avon Walk - once I reach the required $1800 and my Aunt and teammate reaches hers, I will remove…

Support groups and medical tests

Mon March 23, 2015

Emotional Journey

I've talked previously on the double-edge sword that can be a support group meeting. Support groups give you a space to share your thoughts and frustrations. They can be…

Shopping for some shapewear

Sun March 22, 2015

recovery

I'm healing. I'm also starting to think of the surgery last Tuesday as my last surgery - the last surgery as part of my active treatment for breast cancer. Arguably,…

Patient care fail – when allergies hit

Tue March 17, 2015

recovery

First of all, for those out there following along, my surgery went well. I'm writing this now because I'm not ready to sleep yet and it is just slightly…

Plastic surgery and post breast cancer vanity / guilt

Mon March 16, 2015

Emotional Journey

When I told one of my colleagues at the University of Ottawa that I was moving to Silicon Valley in California, she comment that she thought it was "Silicone…

Tenacity and over doing it …

Sun March 15, 2015

recovery

Taking a multi-hour bike ride requires a small amount of previous training and a large amount of tenacity. It was what powered me through the many long days on…

An epic ride

Sat March 14, 2015

Emotional Journey

Today's ride was rather significant for me. For the first time since treatment, I made the ride up Mount Hamilton from the Fire Station. The last time I did…