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Peglove

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Loving Wife, Teacher, Life-Long Learner, Traveler of the World

Skate Party Marks the End of "the bad time"

I think this is finally the time that I can say I feel like my old self again. I waited to feel that, and it may not be permanent, but it's here now, and like the sun shining on your face, after a cold, hard winter, it is welcomed and unquestioned.   At first I was going to have a party at our house, not for any particular reason. Just for... Read moreChevron
Men For A Cause

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When Did Breast Cancer Become So Funny? Part II

I want to append my post... Let me begin by saying, I have spent the bulk of my career as an entrepreneur. I am a consummate marketer, business professional, son, father and brother to 6 sisters and I get the use of humor... Humor = laughter and laughter can heal the soul. I don't believe that every use of the word "boobie" is inappropriate. There... Read moreChevron
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United Against Breast Cancer

When Did Breast Cancer Become So Funny

Okay… I have held my tongue as long as I can but I can’t take it anymore!   When did breast cancer or any cancer become so funny? Imagine having a mastectomy and your partner talking about how much he "loves boobie or bouncing boobs" etc. for that matter... It seems that every time I pick the computer there is a new article or... Read moreChevron
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Reflections on Surgeries gone by and Radiation Continues...blegh!

O, my. How tender, my booby!   Ouchy. Ouchy. Everything from my chest up to my neck and from my sternum to my armpit...the window of radiation area-- is brownish-red, and hot and itchy!   I take some Aleve, then put lots of udder creme on it...and a little cortizone creme at night. Now I am taking half of a darvocet to ease the pain... Read moreChevron
Peglove

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Loving Wife, Teacher, Life-Long Learner, Traveler of the World

How Do we do it?

I thought the same thing. How am I going to get through this? How will I survive it? Will I be scarred? Will I still be able to do things I love? How will this effect my loved one? How will this permanently change me?   How will I survive chemotherapy? It is so scary. How could I possibly decide on a doctor, a treatment plan....what does... Read moreChevron

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