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Breast Cancer and Me
http://tracy-breastcancerandme.blogspot.com/
I am the face of breast cancer. I am 43 years old with no risk factors. I have two young children, a husband and a full time job. I am fortunate to have so many people who want to help me through this journey. It is here in this breast cancer blog that I will share this roller coaster ride.
Recent Posts
T-4
As of today, I have been taking Tamoxifen for exactly one year. One down and 4 to go. I don't know why 5 is the magic number, but it is what my doctor has recommended. I do know that a higher percentage of recurences happen within the first 18-24 m...
Sugarplums
The children were nestled all snug in their beds... Oh wait, wrong holiday! Well the children actually are all snug in their beds and the house is quiet. Tomorrow all the craziness of the holidays will begin in earnest and there will be family and ...
New Mammogram Guidelines
I understand that guidelines are just that; guidelines. But I am absolutely appalled at the new mammography guidelines. The new recommendations:Most women in their 40s should not routinely get mammograms.Women 50 to 74 should get a mammogram every ...
Days of Freedom
It is funny how certain dates stick with you and others don't. I knew today was November 13th and kept thinking that it was a significant day (other than being Friday the 13th) but couldn't think of why until I went back and looked at my calendar fo...
Aging Gracefully?
I had the chance to go on a field trip for my niece today with my sister and the babies. I haven't been on a pre-school field trip for a long time so it was very fun to be around a bunch of excited 4 year olds. As we were walking out, my niece's te...
Broken Hearted
My cousin Jeff and his lovely wife Rachel lost their beautiful baby girl this week before they even had a chance to know her. It absolutely breaks my heart.Rest in peace sweet girl....

