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I have surgery scheduled for Dec. 11th, 2012, to swap out the tissue expanders for silicone breast implants. This final breast reconstruction after  mastectomy is a big milestone that symbolizes (at least for me) that I have almost completed treatment. … Continue reading →

How’s that for a title? A week or so after being diagnosed with cancer, I knew I was going to be inundated with medical bills. To stay ahead of the onslaught of paperwork, I created a very organized system of … Continue reading →

I took a break from writing and from support groups and tried to pack up the whole breast cancer experience, tie it up tightly with a nice bow, and tuck it away on a high shelf. I have a friend … Continue reading →

So, I am rockin’ a short haircut now that actually looks like a real haircut. The hard part is going to be letting it get past the awkward phase. I have cut it twice since it’s grown back in, but … Continue reading →

Exactly a year ago today, I had a double mastectomy at Sibley hospital under the excellent care of Dr. Colette Magnant and Dr. Kathy Huang. My parents, my husband, my brother and my in-laws were right by my side and … Continue reading →

OK, so sometimes I get the sensation that my nipple is still there, or I literally get an itch that I can’t scratch. You know how amputees get the sensation of a phantom leg or phantom arm? I literally have … Continue reading →

I actually hesitated to write this post thinking future employers or insurance companies might read this and discriminate against me, but then I thought what the hell. A yearly trip to my gynecologist proved to be rather stressful. Dr. Shuster … Continue reading →

All things considered I had it pretty good. My wonderful parents were near-by and at my side at every turn. My husband kept steady and calmed me down when I needed calming. My brother performed healing rituals on me that … Continue reading →

So my original plan was to get a haircut in March, but I decided to wait another month before getting my first official cut. It is amazing how something like getting a haircut can make you feel a little bit … Continue reading →

I met with a great group of women last week who were all just finishing up treatment like me. Margie Stoner, at Sibley runs some terrific support groups, and this one was really just what I needed (thanks Jennie for … Continue reading →