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Racuh

Diagnosed with angiosarcoma of the left breast in Jan 2009.

posted 10/26/2009, comments (2)

Radiation recall and the fear of the big C

Thus ends my 2nd cycle 6th treatment in my happy fun time Taxol treatments. Monday approaches and I get to let my blood bounce back and try and squash my extra 15lbs of ass into a Halloween costume that steroids have made WAY too tight. I have the most fantastic acne. I feel 17 again... oh joy except with significantly more fat, no hair... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 11/26/2008, comments (9)

Engage With Grace: Embracing a Purposeful End to Life

Originally Posted November 10, 2008. Updated November 27, 2008. Image Credit: Engage with Grace My father died of cancer 4 years ago. He wanted to die at home, in the bed he and my mom had shared for nearly 60 years. So, helped by regular hospital visits to drain fluid from his chest—fluid that would eventually suffocate... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 10/08/2008, comments (9)

Would I Let My Mother Die of Breast Cancer?

When you’re over 80 years old, as my mother is, your chance of getting breast cancer is 1 in 8. Of the eight white-haired ladies gathered around the pool, the hot Florida sun shimmering off the chlorine-blue water, statistics say one will get breast cancer—assuming none have already been touched by the disease. If you have breast... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 03/18/2008, comments (4)

When It’s Time to Let Go…

I was walking through my quiet neighborhood early one recent morning. The sun had just risen; everything was crystal clear in the chilly first light of day, and perfectly still. No wind, no sound save a far-off flock of crows. As I walked, I noticed leaves falling from the brown winter oaks. Not a blizzard of leaves, swirling and tumbling along... Read more Chevron

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Natalia Hernandez

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posted 03/05/2008, comments (8)

In My 20's.... And Discussing My Death from Metastatic Breast Cancer with My Family

I do not agree with Carolyn Hax's advice on discussing cancer and death with your family, offered last Sunday in her column in the Washington Post's Style section. PJ Hamel wrote an awesome response summarizing the column and advice from Carolyn, which you should check out. Here's what I think. I think Carolyn doesn't... Read more Chevron

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