Category Archives: Discovery and Stage II

Posts written after the immediate diagnosis and the bucolic days of Stage II breast cancer.

Knitting Knockers

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Scorchy

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Posted in Discovery and Stage II | Tagged Attitude, Bosom Buddies, breast cancer, breasts, CNN, friends, knit, knitting, knockers, mastectomy, Media, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, support, vulnerability | 6 Comments

I am a person who tends to live in the present; and it has its good points. For one thing, you generally treat yourself well. If I want to veg in my pajamas all day, I do it. If I … Continue reading →

Posted in Discovery and Stage II | Tagged anger, Attitude, Biopsy, breast, breast cancer, cancer cell, carcinoma, Death Star, Diagnosis, estrogen, germ theory, Treatment, vulnerability | 4 Comments

BREAK CANCER’S F@#KING FACE

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Scorchy

Its just one of those days Feelin’ like a freight train First one to complain Leaves with the blood stain Damn right I’m a maniac You better watch your back Cuz I’m fuckin’ up your program And if you’re stuck … Continue reading →

Posted in Discovery and Stage II | Tagged anger, breast cancer, Limp Bizkit, Media, rage | 1 Comment

Survivor

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Scorchy

I am an H1N1 survivor. I am a pneumonia survivor. In the cancer culture, “survivor” is an established part of the lexicon. It is part of every fundraiser, every article, found on every discussion board, and definitely part of tributes … Continue reading →

Posted in Discovery and Stage II | Tagged advocacy, Attitude, battle, breast, breast cancer, breasts, chemotherapy, Death Star, Diagnosis, Dune, Frank Herbert, orthodoxy, Philosophy, pink ribbon, Politics, Research, survivor, Treatment, tumor, zeitgeist | 4 Comments

12-Year-Old Boy Scouts Offer to Give Breast Exams

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Scorchy

Scouts say blondes at highest risk, may need multiple check-ups

Posted in Discovery and Stage II, Just for Laughs | Tagged boob, boobs, breast, breast cancer, breast cancer humor, breast humor, breasts, Humor, Media, The Onion | 7 Comments

Lull

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Scorchy

It’s been less than 30 days filled with diagnoses, tests, meetings, research, blogging, and the beginning of treatment. Things moved pretty quickly, all things considered. I’ve read countless blog entries, written more, researched until my eyes bled, and managed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Discovery and Stage II | Tagged breast cancer, breasts, Death Star, Diagnosis, family, friends, pink ribbon, Tamoxifen, Treatment, tumor, waiting | 6 Comments

Pills

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Scorchy

I used to tease my step-dad about his pill organizers. He had all kinds: a small and a jumbo 7-day model, the weekly dose removable pill organizer, the weekly two-a-day sorter, and even a four-a-day model; models that locked, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Discovery and Stage II | Tagged breast cancer, cancer, medication, menopause, pill organizer, pills, Tamoxifen, Treatment | Leave a comment

Breast Friends

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Scorchy

Posted in Discovery and Stage II, Just for Laughs | Tagged breast, Humor, Media, MST3K | Leave a comment

Ten Things to Do with a Bottle of Tamoxifen

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Scorchy

There is nothing more real than that moment you face medication for cancer treatment. Diagnoses are one thing; when you take medication you have resigned yourself to the road of treatment that lies ahead. Much of it cloaked in dark … Continue reading →

Posted in Discovery and Stage II, Just for Laughs | Tagged Attitude, breast cancer, comedy, estrogen, Humor, Tamoxifen, Treatment, tumor | 32 Comments

There, but for

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Scorchy

How many times in our respective lives has a parent hugged their healthy child when seeing another with severe handicaps and said, “There, but for the grace of God, go I”? We’ve all said it at one time or another. … Continue reading →