Every year, I share a guest post for National Hereditary Cancer Week. And btw, I am thrilled with this name change. In the past, this week was designated as National Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer Week. It’s past time (way past) to make this name change. The new name (thank you, FORCE), is far more […]
“Death Wishes” by Linda Catanzaro Boberg – A #MetsMonday Featured Post
I’m so pleased to share the newest #MetsMonday featured post. I know, I know. It’s been a while. Too long. This is Linda’s second #MetsMonday contribution. If you missed her first piece, The Daily Struggle with Fear, do check it out. You might think the topic of what you want or do not want done […]
Nancy’s Point turns 10 & my biggest giveaway ever!
Nancy’s Point is ten years old! That’s right. I’ve been at this blogging gig for ten years. Yes, ten years! There have been 662 published posts totaling, I have no idea, how many words, and there are nearly 19,000 comments. (Of course, many of the latter are my responses to yours.) You might want to […]
DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery during a pandemic, is it safe? (Updates & reflections about my experience)
I will likely have lots more to say about my recent explant and DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery. Yes, of course, I will. But for now, I’ll share updates and a few random thoughts about my experience having a major surgery during a pandemic. You might want to read, When Your Implant Ruptures and/or When […]
Preparing for surgery during a pandemic – 11 tips
Preparing for surgery during a pandemic is just weird. There is an extra layer of stress added. Okay, more than one layer. Like preparing for surgery during normal times isn’t stressful enough, right? I hesitated (again) to even publish this post. I have noticed other bloggers and folks in general expressing hesitation to write/talk about […]