support groups ∼ BC Becky

The mixed blessings of support groups

Thu August 14, 2014

I have found that support groups are a mixed blessing. I have been going to two face-to-face groups, but also have 'connected' support groups on Facebook. The face-to-face and…

So I did it, but I need your help

Fri August 8, 2014

active treatment

So, I did it, I signed myself up for the Avon Walk. This is a fundraising event that involves walking 39.3 miles over two days. The first day you…

Transitions matter

Wed August 6, 2014

active treatment

Talking to my friend Stacey this morning, and reflecting on the BCC (Bay Area Women's Cancer Connections) Young Women's Group for those in treatment and post treatment, I see…

Revising my stretch goals

Sat August 2, 2014

active treatment

When the oncologist told me not to wait to have surgery - that I should plan to have surgery 2-4 week after chemo. His words were "don't waste the…

Moving forward

Wed July 30, 2014

active treatment

I now have a surgery date - December 17th. It isn't exactly the date I wanted, but it is something that I can work with. With that in place,…

Guilt

Mon July 14, 2014

active treatment

One of the interesting feelings that seems to be shared amount those who go through traumatic life experiences (cancer / sudden tumor), is that of guilt - particularly of…

Negotiating identities in multiple worlds

Tue July 8, 2014

active treatment

I find myself living between two worlds - or perhaps more - negotiating my different identities. Anyone who gets breast cancer under 45 is considered to be 'young', so…

I’m ready

Sun July 6, 2014

active treatment

I am so ready to make the transition from someone with breast cancer to someone fighting breast cancer. Tomorrow morning, bright and early, I begin chemotherapy - assuming the…

Sailing and support groups

Sun June 22, 2014

active treatment

Our day began with a sail around San Francisco Bay on the 2003 America's Cup boat USA 76 (it was the 76 boat of its type built). It was…