Monthly Archives: January 2013

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

I write so often about my physicians. I have expressed confidence in their work, been critical of office operations, praised one, and when it was warranted I railed against indifference. As we all know, there are two sides to a … Continue reading →

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The Sarcastic Boob on Facebook? You Tell Me.

Posted on January 30, 2013 by
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Downton Abbey: Gaydar Edition

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

  I know this has nothing to do with breast cancer.  But did you really think I could resist this one?

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Don’t Be Stupid

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

I’ve been slowly pushing back into work and it’s been going well.  Just as I get going it’s time to go home.  I pushed it a bit one day and paid for it the next, but I’m getting there.  Patience, … Continue reading →

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Doctortown

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

I never stopped to think about how much things can change in just one month.  In our day-to-day linear embrace of time it is not something we often think about.  We think in terms of days, perhaps two weeks at … Continue reading →

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Six Months

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Today is the six month mark.  I guess some would term it a “cancerversary,” but I wouldn’t call it that.  First, because I hate the term “cancerversary.”   And, second, I haven’t bought any commemorative jewelry for the occasion.   (Note: … Continue reading →

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Downtown Abbey: Benign Something or Other Edition

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Well, thank goodness Mrs. Hughes came through this scare with flying colors!  I can see the larger breast cancer community already petitioning PBS for a more realistic portrayal of breast cancer in the first half of the twentieth century.  (Spoiler: … Continue reading →

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Another Level of Acceptance

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

All things considered, I think I’ve accepted my diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer rather well.  I mean, I haven’t been walking around in denial (and never had a denial phase, to tell you the truth).  I’ve taken a very matter-of-fact … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey: Breast Cancer Edition

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

 

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Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Originally posted on regrounding:
An email today from Sharon Ford Watkins of the National Breast Cancer Coalition is requesting input on defining the 2013 Legislative and Public Policy priorities. The fact that they are asking the “masses” what we think…

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