July 3rd, 2008
Breast cancer is evil. It takes our breasts, it takes our hair … it takes some lives … and for some people, it takes the ability to conceive.
Are you one of the many people dealing with infertility issues as a result of your breast cancer treatment? You’re not alone. Because chemotherapy (and radiation therapy kill) […]
By Karen Lynch -- 8 comments
June 17th, 2008
Children of parents with breast cancer have such special, fragile needs. They carry a weight on their shoulders that no child should have to bear. They are anxious, sad, frightened … fearful they’ll suffer a loss, worried their parent will feel pain, scared they won’t be taken care of. Kids in families touched by cancer […]
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June 17th, 2008
Yes, school’s out for summer. I’m ready for a pink ribbon raucous. At least, that’s what I’m expecting. Noise, noise, noise. It’ll be hard to accomplish much of anything once my babies are home with me for their summer vacation. But I don’t mind one bit.
Bring. It. On.
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May 10th, 2008
It just isn’t fair.
Because mothers really, really get it all done, don’t they? They manage the household (the bills, the utilities, the repairs). They cook and they clean and they shop and they launder. They care for the children (the bumps and the bruises, the dentist and doctor appointments, the school/camp/sports registrations). They take care […]
By Karen Lynch -- 1 comment
April 15th, 2008
Nothing breaks a momma’s heart more than the knowledge that her children are suffering.
When a momma’s cancer causes her children to suffer … it’s barely bearable.
When a child’s continual pain comes out in his schoolwork catching a momma by surprise … it’s horrific.
More than a year has passed since my last surgery; I’ve regained my […]
By Karen Lynch -- 2 comments
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