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PJ Hamel

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posted 07/25/2009, comments (7)

Fixing Health Care in America: One Survivor’s Opinion

Note: The opinions expressed here are my own. They don't necessarily reflect the stance or values of this site. And, since we live in a democracy, you have the same right to disagree with my opinions as I do to make them. A simple request: If you disagree, please have the grace to do so agreebly. Thanks. Star light, star... Read more Chevron

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Maimah Karmo

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posted 07/23/2009, comments (0)

Tigerlily Foundation - Helping Young Women Before, During and After Breast Cancer

I wanted to share some information about a resource for young women - before, during and after breast cancer - Tigerlily Foundation. Tigerlily Foundation was created by a young breast cancer survivor for young breast cancer survivors - to educate, advocate for, empower and provide young women with hands on support and services, including... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2009, comments (5)

It's Metastatic

Sometime in 1999, my brother and I went to my parent's house for dinner. At this point, my brother was actually living in Los Angeles, but must have been home on a vacation. I don't remember exactly what my parents said before dinner, but I know they did give us notice that they had some news to share. So we talked, had... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/08/2009, comments (8)

Daughter's childhood memory of Mom's battles with breast cancer

My mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 10 years old (she was 40). I didn't know she had cancer at the time, because my parents decided to tell me and my younger brother that mom was just "sick", and would need to be in the hospital. I remember visiting her at Georgetown Hospital after she'd had "surgery"... Read more Chevron

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sue dyer

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posted 06/24/2009, comments (7)

257 and counting...

Today, for some inexplicable reason, I got out the calendar and counted up the number of days since I was diagnosed with IBC. Since 10th October last year, 257 days have passed. On day 256 I had the last of my 30 radiation treatments. Today I am looking at the purple flesh in the treatment area and feeling relieved that it's over. I have... Read more Chevron

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