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 »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 »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 »Kim’s Story (Ovarian Cancer)
Hello, my name is Kim. I am a wife, mom, granny, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend. I am 56 years old. I was diagnosed very unexpectedly at the age of 49 with ovarian cancer stage 3c on December 27, 2013. I am currently in my second recurrence. My story is …
Read More »Terrie’s Story (Stage 3 Uterine Cancer)
Having uterine cancer surprised and scared me at the same time. I had a complete hysterectomy that removed all cancer cells. Additionally, I had 6 sessions of chemo and 25 sessions of radiation. I had the support of my family, friends, doctors and nurses that helped me in my cancer …
Read More »Maia’s Story (RA, JIA, EDS, AMPS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Gastroparesis)
Maia’s Journey – Updated December 2020 Maia was an IVF baby, and I was pregnant with twins and lost one at 11 weeks and five days. Maia was perfect, but I was so sick through my whole pregnancy that she came into this world 9 weeks early. HOWEVER, she was …
Read More »Early Detection Can Save Your Life – Breast Cancer
Many of you may have heard at some point about how early detection of breast cancer (or any cancer) can save your life. It may seem like smoke and mirrors, but I am proof positive that early detection can save your life. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer, …
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