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PJ Hamel

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posted 07/26/2007, comments (3)

The Comeback Kid and Beating Cancer

I have a cousin, Kim, whom I’ve always admired. First, she’s older than me. You know how, when you were a little girl, the older girls in your family were these mysterious beings? Bigger than you, but still on your side of the fence, when the adults and kids separated into camps at family gatherings. Older cousins wore cooler clothes,... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/25/2007, comments (0)

The Greatest Generations and Battling Cancer

Me and my Greatest Generation dad, 50 years ago, with cancer still far in our futures. I’ve lost two family members in the past week–one to cancer, one who just finally wore out, at the age of 93. Both were members of what journalist Tom Brokaw termed the Greatest Generation: those born between 1911 and 1924. This... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/24/2007, comments (0)

Breast Cancer and Beyond! I adopted 3 after becoming a 2-Time Breast Cancer Survivor

My name is Courtney and I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33. I had infiltrating ductal carcinoma. Breast cancer did not run in my family. I found the lump while showering in April of 1996. I went in to see the Dr. a few months later and finally had a mammogram in September. The mammogram was negative, followed by an ultra sound-... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/24/2007, comment (1)

Through Breast Cancer and Beyond! Adopting 3 after having breast cancer twice!

My name is Courtney and I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33. I had infiltrating ductal carcinoma. Breast cancer did not run in my family. I found the lump while showering in April of 1996. I went in to see the Dr. a few months later and finally had a mammogram in September. The mammogram was negative, followed by an... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/23/2007, comments (4)

Men Against Breast Cancer: Why We Are Here

My mom, breast cancer survivor Gloria Heyison, and me The five most horrifying words I have ever heard were, "Your mom has breast cancer." It was March of 1992, and I was 29 years old. The fear and hopelessness I felt were summed up in the overwhelming question: Was Mom going to die? Throughout her... Read more Chevron

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