I guess the most important place to start would be at the beginning, although that might make for an exceptionally long and unnecessary story. My life has been a journey and to understand or comprehend how one path led me to the next is something I am not sure even …
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Michelle’s Story (Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)
In January of 2010, my annual mammogram showed no problems. I was almost 58 years old. Then, in July that same year, I felt a lump on the top of my left breast. I waited until November to see if it would go away on its own. When it didn’t …
Read More »What To Expect: Wire Localization Biopsy of the Breast
In June 2019, I had a diagnostic mammogram that came back suspicious. I was sent for a breast MRI that determined that I needed further evaluation and was told to have a wire localization biopsy. On the day of the procedure, there were no special instructions. The first part of …
Read More »Strength
Strength is a powerful word. Physical strength is very obvious to the human eye. Internal strength is something different and more difficult to define. Not only is it difficult to define, but it is hard to determine where one finds their internal strength. It varies from person to person. When …
Read More »Laura’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I was introduced to cancer on Valentine’s Day of all days. I knew it would raise its devilish head one day, I just didn’t know when or where on my body. I guess you could call it woman’s intuition. My mother fought ovarian cancer for 6 years, and believe me, …
Read More »What Cancer Cannot Do
Several months ago, shortly after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I received an e-hug via Facebook from a complete and total stranger. It was in a response to a post I put on a Facebook page regarding my cancer. The e-hug I received contained a poem titled What Cancer …
Read More »Liz’s Story (Lung Cancer)
I have lung cancer. I had my follow up scan Monday and spoke with my doctor this morning. The cancer is slow growing, and there are some new spots. Fortunately, there is nothing outside of the lung. I will have another scan again in April to see where things stand. …
Read More »Staci’s Story (Cancer on my Tongue)
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I thought I would’ve reacted differently. However, I truly believe that prayers and staying positive helped me through my 7 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation. I never heard of cancer on the tongue; but as I can see now, it can pop up anywhere. …
Read More »Taming the Endo Monster
For some women, dealing with endometriosis feels like being in a state of perpetual PMS. For others, it becomes a game of Jekyll and Hyde during that time of the month. Or during ovulation. Or all the time. It is different for each woman, but I would think that all …
Read More »Barbara’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I was 36 years old and in the prime of my life. My husband and I were involved in racing in our local tracks and some long distance tracks. One day when I was at the track, doing what I usually do – making sure the car was clean and …
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