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April 25thI’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 |
Be a Cancer Buddy, not a Cancer Bully!Last week, I spoke on Let's Talk Live about Cancer Buddies versus Cancer Bullies. How can you be more sensitive to those battling an illness? ... more |
A BlipDuring my interview 14 months ago with Let’s Talk Live, I mentioned that cancer would be “a blip” in my life. By “blip,” I meant... more |
Seven months laterHe was there for her during both surgeries and six rounds of chemotherapy. No matter what she asked of him, he was there. When she... more |
Summer SessionI 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 |
Surviving to thrivingOne year ago last week, I got back together with Best Boy. In a post about that decision, I wrote: In the midst of treatment, all... more |
Helping a loved one during a health crisisI've written before about how to show support for a loved one experiencing a health crisis. It's important to acknowledge that this is a difficult... more |
She loves himHe told her that he loved her, and she stared at him. Words escaped her, as her brow furrowed slightly and her eyes squinted in... more |
Great is all relativeA month from now, I’ll be done with cancer treatment. I’m sure I’ll celebrate with close friends after I recover from the mediport removal, and... more |
A huge up and a bit of a downWords 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 |
Shaking things upA year ago this week, I met Mr. Agency. A few days later, we grabbed drinks together. A year ago this week, Best Boy spent... more |
Bang and rollAt some points during my six weeks of radiation treatments, I wasn’t in a lot of pain and actually enjoyed being at the Cancer Center... more |
Feeling betterI typically wake up several times in the middle of the night. Each time I did so on the morning in March after Best Boy... more |
The Breastern FrontI’m so close to being finished with treatment that I can taste it. My last IV is scheduled for September 14, 2011. I can get my... more |
The breaking point?As my radiation treatments came to a close in March, I felt quite unsettled about my relationship with Best Boy. What were we? Had sex... more |
Just plain awkwardReceiving radiation treatments five days a week was both painful and exhausting. I took a lot of afternoon naps and had trouble keeping my eyes... more |
I'd rather be bald!When I went to the Infusion Room last month, the nurses all looked at me with surprise and excitement. Nurse: Your hair is growing so fast! Me:... more |
The Evil Cancer Med - Part IIIn late May, I started an oral medication, tamoxifen, to block the estrogen in my body in the hopes of preventing my cancer from returning.... more |
The Evil Cancer MedIf 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 |
NegotiationsI found it endearing when Mr. Agency showed how concerned he was about me and my dog’s safety after Flake had gotten loose on a... 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 |
Cancer ActuallyAfter Mr. Agency left my place, I pulled out my laptop to log into Facebook. Within 10 seconds of scanning my news feed, I burst... more |
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