Health information ∼ BC Becky

Breast cancer prevention

Sun September 14, 2014

It is with mixed feelings that I read about breast cancer prevention. It is not that I want anyone to get breast cancer, I would not wish that on…

Persistence, Tenacity, and New Blood

Wed August 20, 2014

active treatment

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…

The transformative power of a bike ride

Thu July 31, 2014

active treatment

One of the hardest things I've done lately, was to get out of bed after my afternoon nap, and get on my bike. It wasn't that I didn't have…

Breast cancer pet peeve – it is not a “lump” (public service announcement)

Sun July 20, 2014

active treatment

My breast cancer pet peeve of the day is the word "lump" ... cause, well, it doesn't FEEL like a lump! The word lump actually is misleading and causes…

Humour in the moment – which boobs should I wear?

Mon June 16, 2014

active treatment

In this moment, we (Scott and I) often find ourselves laughing at things that are rather absurd, but real none-the-less. I recognize it clearly as a coping mechanism, and…

It all started …

Sat June 14, 2014

active treatment

... with denial. I felt something. Could it be what I was feeling was just a muscle strain. Surely if I waited a couple of days it would go…