Being diagnosed with a life threatening disease can be scary and overwhelming.  So many things were running through my head when I heard the word “CANCER”.  How could this happen, how bad is it, am I gonna die, what am I going to do?  All of these questions flashed through my mind as I was …
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In 2015 an estimated  300,000 women and 2,300 men will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  Approximately 40,000 women are expected to die from this deadly disease.  Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place in the month of October and as a Breast Cancer survivor it brings me great pleasure to be alive to celebrate life and raise awareness …
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My Breast Cancer Journey: Radiation Week 3

May 25th, 2014 | Posted by fantabulessmedia in Breast Cancer - (Comments Off on My Breast Cancer Journey: Radiation Week 3)

I just wrapped up week 3 of radiation and I’m feeling great! I never would have imagined that the few minutes I’m on the table daily would bring me out of this journey with many revelations. As I lay on the table, it gives me a time out to collect my thoughts and ponder some …
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My Breast Cancer Journey: Radiation Week 2

May 20th, 2014 | Posted by fantabulessmedia in Breast Cancer - (Comments Off on My Breast Cancer Journey: Radiation Week 2)

I completed my second week of radiation this past Friday. Honestly I don’t know why they fuss so much. I have been fortunate not to have any adverse side effects thus far. Each day that I walk into The Cancer Institute and scan my card, I feel blessed to be walking through the doors on …
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My Breast Cancer Journey: Radiation Week 1

May 10th, 2014 | Posted by fantabulessmedia in Breast Cancer - (Comments Off on My Breast Cancer Journey: Radiation Week 1)

This week I began radiation treatments for Breast Cancer.  Once again I had no idea what to expect. I read all of the literature that they gave me, but until you are actually laying on the table with your arms above your head it just doesn’t seem real. The staff is really nice and they …
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