Category Archives: breast cancer

May28

Change of Plans

I fear I may have backed myself into a bit of a corner here. I have been so focused on the “positives” of cancer (perky rack, good painkillers, free food) and making the process easier for my kids (later bedtimes, … Continue reading →

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May13

To Shave or Not to Shave – That is the Question

Whether it is nobler to allow your hair to fall out on its own or just let your husband take the clippers to it and stop postponing the inevitable. It’s possible that I am  more upset about the prospect of … Continue reading →

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May09

Crappy Mom, Table for 1

In these days leading up to Mother’s Day, I’m struck by a single thought. I’m a crappy mom. There are so many positive affirmations out there this time of year. “Don’t worry, Mom, you’re doing great” commercials and cards, both … Continue reading →

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Apr28

Top Reasons Cancer is Awesome

Well, not really. Cancer sucks. It really, really, “insert your favorite expletive here” sucks. But, for me, it hasn’t been entirely bad. The proof?  1. Everyone keeps telling me how young I am. I’m 43, going on 44 and no … Continue reading →

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Apr22

Random thoughts post-mastectomy, post-bonus-four-days-in-the-hospital and post-implant removal

1.  It hurt. It really, really hurt. That being said, I find that I have a very high tolerance for pain. Conversely, I have almost no tolerance for discomfort. Cut off my breast and I’m off pain killers within two … Continue reading →

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Mar24

Random Thoughts the Day Before . . .

1.            I have a wonderful relationship with my father, but he’s not a talker. Our usual topics of conversations are my kids, the Patriots, the Democratic party and the Red Sox. In the last two months, almost all we’ve talked … Continue reading →

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Feb23

Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?

I’m a television junkie. Good TV (I still grieve the passing of Lost and The Sopranos), mediocre TV (I’m looking at you Supernatural and The Middle) and really, really horrible TV (anything starring Brett Michaels).  But one of the my … Continue reading →

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