Four years ago, this blog didn’t exist. I was in a relationship with Lawyer Boy and thinking that I needed to end things for my own well being. Three years ago, I was blogging regularly and getting the hang of Twitter. I was living with “Buckeyes” Boy, but I began to question his sincerity. Two […]
Singer Kellie Pickler shaved her head earlier this month as a sign of solidarity with her best friend, Summer Miller. Summer has a family history of breast cancer and was diagnosed with the disease in June at the age of 35. In a segment for “Good Morning America,” Kellie and Summer discussed shaving their heads […]
A friend recently asked me a question about what happens after a cancer patient is done with treatment. “My cousin finished radiation in the spring and is in remission, but she’s been having a tough time. Most of the family doesn’t want to talk about her cancer anymore; they’re just ready for things to go […]
It happens to 50% of breast cancer patients under the age of 35 who require chemotherapy. For those breast cancer patients who need chemo and are 35-40, the statistics go up to 80%. If you are over 45, have breast cancer and receive chemotherapy, it’s almost guaranteed to happen to you! “What are you talking […]
“I write as a way to communicate with friends from all stages of my life and receive support from others.” Those words appeared on my site three months ago, and I was reminded of why I wrote them again this week. I needed a cup – or two – of clarity, and I received that […]
June 22, 2010 My telephone vibrated in my lap. I asked my hairdresser if she could turn off the blow dryer. As I answered the call, I knew, even before the breast radiologist told me. Six previous biopsies had been benign (non-cancerous), but I had a feeling that I wouldn’t be so lucky with biopsies […]
I’ve received quite a few questions from friends related to my double mastectomy and delayed reconstruction (also known as the expansion process). Since clear information for non-patients is surprisingly lacking in this arena, I thought I’d do my part to remedy that. 1. Since your surgery was in April, you’re feeling stronger with each day, […]
Thank you to everyone for the outpouring of support over the past week!!! I'm recouping well from my double mastectomies, and I'm thrilled to report that the surgery was infinitely easier on my body than chemotherapy. (Excuse me while I knock on wood in the hopes that my recuperation will continue as such.) Earlier this […]
As the youngest in my class in 5th grade, I watched a few of my friends get their first bras. One afternoon, I stuffed tissues down my shirt and giggled with my friends about what I would look like with boobs. In 7th grade, I missed over a month of school due to health issues. […]
I’m scared, and I’m doing it anyway. That was my response, when my friend, Lauree Ostrofsky, asked me how I’m feeling about my upcoming surgery. I didn’t hesitate to answer her with one of her trademarked catchphrases as a life coach and motivational speaker with Simply Leap. Lauree urges others to acknowledge their fears since […]