This section is about my cancer… journey, adventure, challenge, battle – whatever you want to call it. It may contain information that some people might find hard to stomach so please proceed with caution.
The Side Effects of Radiation – Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about the side effects of radiation for breast cancer so that you don’t refuse this treatment out of fear. This survivor did NOT refuse and thrives on.
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The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Radiation for Breast Cancer
Everything you need to know about surviving radiation for breast cancer, coping emotionally, and making the best of it. Down-to-earth advice from a thriving breast cancer survivor.
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The great post-mastectomy bra purge
The great bra purge after mastectomy. What to do with bras you no longer wear (for any reason) and how to feel good about it.
Coping with the loss of a breast
Coping with the loss of a breast after mastectomy. Have you lost a breast? Let me show you how to settle into a new normal and embrace your new body.
Breast cancer diagnosis? 6 simple strategies to help you cope
Recently diagnosed with breast cancer? Scared, confused, overwhelmed? Read my tips for coping with breast cancer emotionally. Overcome anxiety and fear. Find joy again.
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These boobs were made for poking
Wait, that’s not how the song goes. But I want to talk about boobs so… Let me tell you the story of living with my small boobs first, then I can talk about these new ones I’m just getting used to. Mine were tiny – there’s a reason I used to call them berries -…
Hello from the other side!
Well, I made it. My surgery date came and according to my surgeons, the big event we had been dreading for weeks was… ahem… boring. Which I’m told is what everybody wants but my inner diva is deeply insulted and no longer in the mood for pictures. So, back to me. I was in great…
One last swim for these polar berries
I did it again! And I even managed to swim a few meters, yay me! An hour later, my hands are still ice-cold but I feel like I gave my soon to be ex-breasts a proper farewell. The best side effect? The crick in my back that had been killing me since Wednesday is suddenly…
My deleted Facebook post
I originally posted this collage on my Facebook timeline 3 weeks ago, December 14th, not too long after the pictures were taken, once my defrosted fingers were back to their usual nimble selves. The original caption was: Who else is ready for the Great Polar Bear Challenge 2020? followed by a few hashtags I had…
