1% percent of breast cancer diagnoses are found in males. Hi from the 1%. I was lucky; most men diagnosed with breast cancer find it too late because of the lack of awareness that it is possible for men to get breast cancer. I had a chest CT and they …
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Life Lessons from the Handy Girl: Heavy to Carry
When we are starting a job we load the bag with all the things we think we might need. The bag becomes full and heavy quickly filled with things just in case. We are a lot like this bag. So often we fill our minds up with worries and concerns …
Read More »Life Lessons from the Handy Girl: Steps
Painting stairs can be tricky because you are stuck at either the top or the bottom when you finish. For basement stairs, it’s best to start at the bottom and work your way to the top. So often in life we find ourselves stuck at the bottom. The good news …
Read More »Sue’s Story (Breast Cancer)
On June 29, 2020, I went in for my annual mammogram. I wasn’t thinking about it much, as my mind was consumed with getting ready for our annual 4th of July camping trip. However, during the exam the technician became a little concerned about what she was seeing. A doctor …
Read More »Life Lessons from the Handy Girl: Disappointment
Disappointment is something everybody knows and can understand at some level. I know for myself disappointment is often self-inflicted. I get in my head the idea of how I want things to be, tell no one, and then when they don’t happen I feel a deep hurt and sadness. Mind …
Read More »Karina’s Story (Stage 4 Inoperable Triple Negative Breast Cancer)
I am a 50 year old young woman who was diagnosed with this ugly disease approximately two years ago. This July 2nd will be the two year anniversary of my very first chemo treatment. I vividly remember the oncologist appointment, my husband and I were both very nervous as we …
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