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A Practical, Uncensored Conversation About Breast Cancer


Resources

While the internet is a great resource, it can be all encompassing. I have tried to put several resources here:

Breast Cancer Information by Moose and Doc  This is the page that taught me how to read my pathology report BEFORE I saw the doctor. It seems a little quirky, but has GREAT information!

Predict  This is the prediction tool used by my doctor to convince me of surgery/chemo/hormone, etc. It is UK based, but works worldwide.

CaringBridge  Use this to communicate with friends and family.  It stops the phone from ringing just as you fall into your chemo nap from everyone wanting updates.

Facebook has several groups that were a great source of information.

BreastCancer.org






Cancer Planner Get this mess of a diagnosis organized.

Salves and Oils for Skin Care Chemotherapy, Radiation and Surgery are hard on your skin. These salves and oils are small batch made, with organic ingredients. Additionally, they have very little scent which is important to the extra sensitive. 


Today

Today is the day.

Today is the day you start.

Today is the day you start over.

Today is the day you get it done.

Today is the day you sit back.

Today is the day you go forward.

Today is the day you let it all go.

Today is the day you respond.

Today is the day you keep it all.

Today is the day you face it.

Today is the day you walk away.

Today is the day you decide to revisit it tomorrow.

Today is what you make it.

Today is your day, your way.

Today is today and it is the only today you have. Live it.


 

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less. "

- Marie Curie

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