What’s wrong with a survivor label anyway? I don’t like labels. I avoid them whenever I can. The survivor label is one that makes me uncomfortable for various reasons. I asked my oncologist once, “When am I technically a survivor? Upon diagnosis? After my tumor is removed? After my bilateral? After finishing chemo? After two …
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Lymphedema is another reason for self-advocacy alright. As a follow up to the previous great guest post by Jan, I decided to share a little about my limited knowledge and experience with lymphedema. This is an important topic that is not given nearly enough attention. I read somewhere that every woman (and man) who has had breast …
It’s okay to feel your anger, maybe even necessary. I am not an angry person. Anyone who knows me would say this is true, but of course, I certainly get angry from time to time. Who doesn’t? Sometimes anger is a bit misunderstood in Cancer Land. It’s one of those “forbidden” emotions, which is silly …
Here in Wisconsin spring arrives slowly. Early spring teases us into believing winter is over, but we all know it’s really not for another month or so and even then it can still snow. It seems winter hangs on as long as possible. A warm day in the 50’s will be followed by one plunging …
Spring is here, and I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. On the one hand, I’m certainly tired of cold temps and the color white, but on the other hand, I have all these upcoming dates, anniversaries and reminders marking my “cancer beginnings.” I’m not entirely certain how I will feel when each …