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Nikolai

I am the son of a Breast Cancer survivor.

posted 10/08/2008, comments (3)

Hair, Or Lack Thereof - What Happened After My Mom Shaved Her Head

I wasn't present for the actual event, but I do remember the before and after. I can't say my mom acted quickly. She really let it get to the final strand before taking the next step, but she finally shaved it all off. I'm remembering her hair of course, or lack thereof. I suppose it would have been something if my mom was a young hipster... Read more Chevron

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Nikolai

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I am the son of a Breast Cancer survivor.

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posted 10/01/2008, comments (0)

A Son's Advice for Moms on Sharing Their Breast Cancer Experiences with Family

As you may've been able to tell if you've followed my first two posts, on learning about my mom's cancer diagnosis and the constant questions that followed, the nature of breast cancer, the idea that doctors can put it into permanent remission, and the fact that it doesn't happen over night, led me to a kind of complacency. Because my... Read more Chevron

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Melanie

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posted 09/21/2008, comments (14)

Okay...so the post surgery high has worn off!

Friday, September 19, 2008 Today I've had enough. Roll the calendar to B.C. (Before the BIG C!) or better yet, A.D. (After Deliverance from the BIG C!). The post surgery numb is long gone and my chest feels like it's been attacked by an orbital sander. Happy drugs... not happy enough. I had... Read more Chevron

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Phyllis Johnson

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posted 09/01/2008, comments (0)

Those Bowling Bigoskis Raise $108,615: Bowling for Research and a Cure

Recently, I wrote about IBC Bowling, the Bigoski family fundraiser for the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.ibcresearch.org), and passed along a few of their tips for successful fundraisers. I'm happy to report their ideas worked. Jack writes, "We hosted the 5th Annual IBC bowling Day. BIG SUCCESS!!!! $28,287, the... Read more Chevron

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Laurie Kingston

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posted 08/27/2008, comments (2)

Living with Metastasis: The Challenge of the 20-Second Update

This past week end, I went to a beautiful wedding with my family. In attendance were relatives I hadn’t seen in many years, lots of people I had never met and one of my favourite teachers from grade school. I always feel a bit of awkwardness at these kinds of events, as I brace myself for the inevitable questions, “What are... Read more Chevron

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