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Laura Zigman

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"You Should Apologize For Saying You Had Cancer (Because The NYTs Says It Probably Wasn't Cancer)"

  There was a piece recently in the New York Times about cancer. This, in and of itself, isn't unusual, since there are many pieces in the New York Times about cancer. What was unusual was what the piece suggested: Cancer should be renamed. Some cancers aren't really cancer, even though they're still called... Read moreChevron
posted 12/14/2011, comments (3)|
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Tough but worth it

Well, school holidays are here and I actually find myself with some time to write about my most recent BC experience. I wanted to write in detail about this to pass on some information to other women who are trying to decide whether they will have a breast reconstruction.   When I was diagnosed with IBC in October 2008, I decided then and... Read moreChevron
posted 04/14/2011, comment (1)|
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You've got curves!

It's snowing outside and in contrast, my dining room table is full of flowers.  I have been blessed with food, flowers and friends wishing me well after my tram flap breast reconstruction.  It will be 3 weeks ago on Wednesday.  Was this as big a surgery as anticipated?  Oh my Lord... YES and then some!  As the... Read moreChevron
posted 11/22/2010, comments (2)|
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2 years, 2 months, 2 boobs!

Nov 3 will mark 2 years and 2 months since I said goodbye to my 2 breasts.  It was a traumatic day because I knew I would not look the same or feel the same about my body.  Hey, they weren't greatest boobs... at 58 they were heading a lot more South than North, but they were mine!  I had the other female parts removed 10... Read moreChevron
posted 10/21/2010, comments (2)|
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I am a three years breast cancer survivor who is finally enjoying her life and family. Its amazing how the Lord put you through things in order to change your life
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BREAST RECONSTRUCTION

Hello All: I had my breast reconstruction in July and will get the nipple put on 20 Oct.  Do not know what to expect with the nipple part.  Any advice?
posted 09/26/2010, comments (5)|
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