Cool Bag & Cool site
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
I just ordered this wicked cool Beijo bag.5% of proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Network of Strength.You can purchase your very own ultra-cool Beijo bag here.Breast C ...
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1st fill ~ expansion
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
I went to Dr M's on Thursday Jan. 8th for my 1st fill in my expander. Got myself worked up with worry over how it would feel and it went swell. (Pun intended.) No pain. A litt ...
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Like fresh air ~
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
Coming out of the darkness. That oppressive depression is lifting.Feeling lighter and brighter. Like fresh air on a crisp day. Breathing it in deeply.So grateful the depressio ...
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Quiet voice...
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
I bought a magnet yesterday:“Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow" - Mary Anne Radmacher ...
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Fragile & Sore
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
I am doing a bit better emotionally. Steve took me away for the last 3 days. It was a nice relaxing time.I am still so sore and bruised and sore and tired. I still have not wa ...
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Sore & Tired & Depressed
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
It has been 2 weeks today since the surgery.I had the drains out on the 8th day. Have to wear a sports bra 24/7 minus the shower for a few weeks.Must massage both breasts ever ...
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Slow recovery
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
Surgery went well. Stayed 3 nights at the hospital. Tired and very sore.This surgery has knocked my socks off!Will post at a later date with more details.Each day is a little ...
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Pre-Op Testing Rant!
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
Spent the day in Boston at the hospital and surgeons. Nervous wreck from driving in the city.All I did was answer questions. So I ask...........Why did I have to go through al ...
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Back on Tamoxifen
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
Chatted with Dr O last week and she talked me back into taking Tamoxifen. Since cancer has not been so "in my face" as of late I have been under the false illusion that cance ...
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Army of Women ~ Be one!
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
The Love/Avon Army of Women is a revolutionary initiative that will change the face of breast cancer research. The Army of Women is dedicated to representing all women in res ...
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I am going to be on TV!
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
My daughter submitted a video of us (my daughter, my grandson and myself) on her hammock from a few years ago - quite funny at our/my expense. I state my weight on this video ...
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Pretty in Pink album
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
Some wonderful friends got together and made me this fabulous little BC awareness album.You can see the inside pages here.A huge thank you to Christie for creating the fab alb ...
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Leaky nose
by
Lesa
Posted in: Blog Posts in Breast Cancer
I have noticed that since the chemo my sinuses are not the same. When I get up in the morning and several times throughout the day my nose runs. It was a pain in my butt today ...
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