I started blogging about breast cancer the day I learned it had invaded my body. But I’ve never routinely blogged about my children — invaders of another sort. I’ve been braving cancer for a little more than four years, but I’ve been braving boys for more than eight. Seems only fitting I document the beautiful and boisterous ways of Joey and Danny. Come see me over at Braving Boys — I’ve only just begun, but if you follow me, I promise to keep you entertained.
Archive for June, 2009
Braving Boys
Sunday, June 28th, 2009Congratulations, Deb!
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Deb is about to get a brand new, pink breast cancer bracelet in the mail, because she is the lucky winner of this pretty giveaway prize. Congratulations, Deb!
Thanks to Dawn at Out of the Blue Delivered for donating this bracelet, and for raising awareness about a disease that too many of us must fight.
Happy Birthday to Me!
Friday, June 19th, 2009
Tomorrow is my birthday, and today I had a mammogram that looked perfectly pretty. The technician who delivered my results sang “Happy Birthday” to me, and I must say it feels pretty good to have almost reached the age of 39 when at the age of 34, I wasn’t so sure I’d live very long at all. Time to celebrate — should have kept that party dress I’m wearing in the photo above!
Mammogram + Ultrasound Today
Friday, June 19th, 2009Fingers crossed.
Why Hispanic Breast Cancer Patients Fare Worse
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009I learned today that while Hispanic women don’t have the highest incidence of breast cancer, they do fare worse after diagnosis than many other women. Here’s why.
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Fighting Breast Cancer in Iraq
Monday, June 15th, 2009
My friend Julian sent me these photos today, along with these words:
I ran 3.2 miles for the cause.
I am still working in Iraq.
The function organizers were expecting 500 and over 1000 people showed up — almost all military and some civilian contractors. This was the largest turnout on this base.
Cancer – Are We Close to a Cure?
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Giveaway – Breast Cancer Ribbon Bracelet
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
If you think this breast cancer bracelet would look great on your wrist, or you’d love to give it to someone as a gift, or you just like scoring things for free, then you’ve got to enter this giveaway.
My friend Dawn over at Out of the Blue Delivered is giving away this pretty piece, and all you need to do to enter this contest is leave a comment on this post — well, after you hop on over to Dawn’s online store and shop around a bit. Out of the Blue Delivered specializes in gifts for every occasion, and I want to know all about your favorite find. Here’s exactly what you need to do:
- Leave a comment below and share what gift you like best from Out of the Blue Delivered.
- Leave your comment no later than 5PM ET on Wednesday, June 25, 2009.
- You may enter only once.
- One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
- One winner will receive one breast cancer ribbon bracelet, valued at $18.
- Winners will be notified by email and in a post on this blog, so make sure to check next week to find out if you’ve won!
