Tag Archives: survival
In our time (at our age): Facts & Figures
1. “During 2002-2006, women aged 20-24 had the lowest incidence rate, 1.4 cases per 100,000 women.” 2. “The 5-year relative survival rate is slightly lower among women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40 (83%) compared to women diagnosed at … Continue reading
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Pinktober, Take 2
I’ve not written here since beginning the Ph.D. this fall–unsurprising, I suppose, considering the how much else I’m supposed to be writing right now; but then, it is my mind’s constant confrontation with cancer that prevents me from getting things done. I’m not … Continue reading
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Oxford 2005
That moment, that photo, that spring–Trinity term–perhaps happier than I’ve ever been. I slog through all of this ‘survival’ hoping to someday feel that kind of happiness, to have that kind of love and wonder, again. – the kinges power and is … Continue reading
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cancer on my desk
When I got to work this morning there was an envelope on my desk. I opened it to find it full of literature on “young adults & living after cancer.” It might as well have been anthrax. I felt betrayed … Continue reading
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16 April 2009: Chemo #2
I thought I’d be calmer for the second chemo treatment, which was obviously a gross miscalculation of my character. Upon arrival I was handed a sheet with a mammogram request on it; notes dated 26 March stated: ‘suspicious lesions on … Continue reading
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totally banal news
Yesterday: last hospital appointment. Ok, not really (my back is still a f*ing battlefield), but the last one in England, at Charing Cross. I’ve got to admit, I love my surgeon. I have way more affection for her than I ever … Continue reading
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not your mama’s breast cancer blog
I thought, before pursuing this project any further, I should make something quite clear. I read a lot of breast cancer blogs and they are chock-a-block with ‘inspirational’ women who have dealt graciously with their disease, nonchalantly even, smiling, like it’s … Continue reading
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