Far From Perfect: My Cancer Journey

Thursday, October 30, 2014

30 facts in 30 days - DAY 30, WE MADE IT!

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Thank you for sticking with me this Pinktober as I've worked to empower and educate. I hope you've learned something - I know I have...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

30 facts in 30 days, day 29

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Early detection DOES NOT equal a cure, and anyone, no matter their original staging, can go on to develop mets. In a culture focused on su...
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

30 facts in 30 days, Day 28

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Breast Cancer Action  offers tangible ways everyone can help, including  Think Before you Pink , and  Don't Pink for Me .
Monday, October 27, 2014

30 facts in 30 days, Day 27

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This woman has had breast cancer for 17 years. Here's what she wishes everyone knew.
Sunday, October 26, 2014

30 days of facts, Day 26

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The conversation MUST change. "Currently, it is estimated that Stage 4 breast cancer receives less than 5% of the funding earmarked for...

30 days of facts, day 25

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Breast cancer is expensive. My care, which did not include chemo or radiation, has gone over $250,000; with very good insurance, we paid out...
Friday, October 24, 2014

30 facts in 30 days, Day 24

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Radiation may seem like "a walk in the park" vs. chemotherapy, especially to those who haven't had it. In my own case, I could...
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I share my life with my teenage son, an amazingly supportive spouse, and our ancient, crotchety guinea pig. I have a frightening propensity to burst into nonsensical songs, find absolutely everything funny and nothing sacred, and on the rare occasion I emerge from in front of the computer, I can be found with my nose buried in a book or knitting something, usually socks. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on October 18, 2011; I was 44 years old. While I am much more than "just" a breast cancer patient, I have this need to talk about it and not drive everyone around me nuts.
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