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Two Weeks After My Double Mastectomy

This is me -- two weeks after my double mastectomy with my surgical bra, gauze pads and drains. It's not gross. It's not sexual. It's just... more

What if your partner isn't supportive during a health crisis?

It's been two weeks since I had a double mastectomy, and I'm thankfully continuing to recoup well. The pain is minimal enough that I was... more

The New Normal

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... more

Support

My mastectomy surgery is in two days. How do I feel about that? Supported -- in every sense of the word. A huge thank you to my... more

On attachment and feelings

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... more

From Mounds to Expansion to Implants

“So, Doctor, how long should I expect to recoup after my mastectomies?” “One month.” I stare at my breast surgeon and give a slight nod of my... more

Planned Parenthood and Komen

What are my views on the recent controversy between Planned Parenthood and Susan G. Komen? Claim: Planned Parenthood doesn’t offer mammograms so it shouldn't receive funds... more

Pop Quiz!

There’s a lot of misinformation about breast surgeons, mastectomies and reconstruction out there. Let’s separate some of the facts from fiction! True or False: You can’t see... more

April 25th

I’m cancer-free. And, I’m so thankful for that. But, that’s not the end of the story for me. I haven’t wanted to celebrate because I knew what was... more

The 'C' Cup Clarification

I realized that I threw a lot of information at you in my post earlier this week about mastectomies and reconstruction. For a year and... more

My thoughts on People Magazine's cover story

My heart goes out to Giuliana Rancic. I admire her strength in dealing with fertility issues and now breast cancer in a very public eye.... more

Thursday, December 8th at Intermix Georgetown

Earlier this year, the manager of Intermix Georgetown approached me and my friend, April Firoozabadi of MyDCStyle, about hosting a shopping event to benefit a... more

Summer Session

I picked when I’m teaching next summer based upon when I might need to get a double mastectomy. That’s one of those sentences that I never... more

Visiting the breast surgeon

I am girly-girl in all the traditional interpretations of that stereotype. My love of pink has carried over throughout the decades. (The owner of Nido,... more

Earning Stamps in My Passport

My friend and fellow breast cancer survivor and advocate, Jennifer Harlow, spoke at the Capital Breast Care Center (CBCC) Gift of Life Breakfast. The following... more

Glass Half Full

Found out I’m in remission, but I’m not that happy. When I saw those words appear in my Twitter feed, I immediately replied to my friend: I’m... more

October Events

If you’re in DC, where can you find me this month? Read on to learn about what charities I’m supporting and what events I’m attending. All month... more

Pink Rocks Giveaway

Giveaway Time! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pink Rocks The Runway on October 21st, Theresa Litalien of On Pointe Designs has made a... more

Celebrate with me!

What are you doing on Thursday, September 15th? Join me to celebrate my end of treatment and raise money and awareness for Pink Jams --... more

A huge up and a bit of a down

Words can’t do justice to how elated I felt when I received the call from Sibley Hospital that my biopsy was benign! I don’t have... more

The Evil Cancer Med

If a person is diagnosed with breast cancer, a doctor runs tests on the cancer cells to determine if they are: 1. Estrogen receptor positive; 2. Progesterone... more

Join me!

Every 23 seconds, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every 69 seconds, a woman dies of breast cancer. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer last... more

Take that!

A year ago this week, I found a lump in my right breast, as I was trying on clothes for the Fashion For Paws runway... more

What's Going On?

Mr. Agency and I were both out of town in early October. I had planned to return from Manhattan on Thursday, but Mr. Agency wasn’t... more

Once Upon A Time

Once upon a time, there was a Little City Girl. Her parents raised her with love, support and opportunities. They let her know that she... more

Spooning With Best Boy

For one week in mid-August, my place became a revolving door of men. Best Boy, Boston Christian and Mr. Agency had all spent nights at... more

A Year Of Letting Go

2010 was a year of letting go for me. Two years ago this week, I started this blog to get over a broken heart. One year... more

In Full Effect

The weekend prior to my surgery, Mr. Agency and I had planned to get together. It was tough to coordinate our schedules, though, since his... more

Permission To Come Aboard?

This summer, my mentor invited me to a private party at The University Club. It was a great event, although I imagine that I stood... more

How Is Chemo Like Sex?

I find myself being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I’m halfway through chemotherapy. Halfway. Three down and three to... more

The Next Stage

The middle of July found me wondering if Mr. Exec and I could move from an emotionally dysfunctional relationship to a purely sexual relationship. My... more

Benefits Without Friendship?

After my biopsy in early July, my friend, AP, called to check on me. I updated her on the day’s events, including the horrible night... more

The Nail in the Coffin

In early July, I had a breast MRI that revealed three areas of concern that hadn’t shown up on my mammogram. Mr. Exec and I... more

The Impasse

I had reached my breaking point after being at the bar with Mr. Exec. I asked him to call me, and a few hours later,... more

Round Two

Her hair is gone now. In only four days, she has lost half of her long, thick red mane. She donates the rest to Locks... more

A Giveaway & Save The Tatas Recap

Have you heard of Stella & Dot jewelry? The jewelry has been seen in Lucky Magazine, InStyle and on celebrities like Jennifer Love Hewitt, Debra... more

A Calmer Ride

The morning after I learned I had breast cancer, I awoke and called my breast surgeon to figure out what the next steps were. Unfortunately,... more

Diagnosis Night -- Part 4

I was on board the Mr. Exec Roller Coaster and was surprised at how many unexpected twists and turns the ride took on the night... more

Diagnosis Night -- Part 3

I had thought that June 22, 2010 would be a memorable day in my life because that was the day I had been diagnosed with... more

Diagnosis Night -- Part 2

I had just been diagnosed with breast cancer several hours ago. Now, I was at an event with Mr. Exec, watching him grab another woman’s... more

Diagnosis Night

On June 22, 2010, I received the call from my doctor, informing me that I had early-stage breast cancer. When I hung up the phone,... more

Quite A Day

After my breast biopsies, I returned home to rest. Mr. Exec called me when he was out of his meetings to check on me. Mr. Exec:... more

Celebrate The Tatas on 10/26!

My motto since my diagnosis has been that there's no need for a pity party. I'd much rather rejoice in the wonder that is second... more

A Surprising Turn

I woke up the morning after my relationship discussion with Mr. Exec and felt even more unsettled. He wanted to be in a selectively open... more

In The Third Person

She feels like she's looking through a kaleidoscope, only no turn of the wheel ends up on a pretty picture. No flowers. No butterflies. No... more

Tomorrow

I was up in Friendship Heights last week, when I received the call from my oncologist's office. The physician's assistant tried as kindly as she... more