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Racuh

Racuh

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Diagnosed with angiosarcoma of the left breast in Jan 2009.

Cancer Diary

It's part of the process for me and presumably others to write about their experience with cancer... for me in particular I tried to keep my bad thoughts in a book where only I was able to see them and release them. For the rest of the world I was strong, fearless and stoic. I had to have a burn book of sorts or I'd go ape-shit. It's not a good... Read moreChevron
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PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor

Living with Breast Cancer: 10 Ways to Fill Up A Sleepless Night

You glance at the clock: 2:18 a.m. You turned in after the 11 p.m. news, but you’re still awake. You vowed to simply relax – close your eyes – let your worries go – fall asleep.Didn’t work, did it?We’ve all had nights like this. Cancer is the original Big Gorilla in the Corner. Awfully hard to ignore, even in... Read moreChevron
Angi

Angi

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2 time breast cancer survivor, mother, and wife.

Getting Over Breast Cancer

Do you think it's possible to ever fully heal following a battle with Breast Cancer? Years ago I'm not sure I would have. But here I am, not even 5 years later feeling whole again. I'm not saying that I walked away from this fight unchanged, because I did. This journey has inexplicably changed me for both the better and the worse. Yet, I no... Read moreChevron
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PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor

Breast Cancer Patients Fight Fearful Thoughts

Where will I find the strength?How many times have you asked yourself that? You’re packing up and moving to a new house. Mothering a colicky baby. Even confronting a truly daunting pile of laundry.And now, facing cancer.Fear of cancer and its treatment is entirely natural. Trust me, we all face it as we settle into Cancer World. What... Read moreChevron
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PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor

Fear: Strictly Optional

I’m a breast cancer survivor. Have been, for 7 years now. I walked out of the hospital after my final radiation treatment on Feb. 14, 2002, and my cancer hasn’t reappeared. No telling if it will; in general terms, a woman with my diagnosis isn’t considered “cured” till she’s been cancer-free for 20 years. But if... Read moreChevron

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