Monthly Archives: September 2009

And Now, a Darker Side

Although it is true that a cancer diagnosis changes a person in many positive and uplifting ways and can give you a larger  appreciation for those around you, making you more philanthropic and positive, there is another, darker side to … Continue reading

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Running Toward the Positive

I had been missing my sneakers. I was told by my sweaty frat-boy surgeon  that I should wait until October 1st  to run after having my appendix removed on September 10th.  Needless to say, I didn’t comply.   He had … Continue reading

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Regarding the Children

Shortly after my breast cancer diagnosis, in the midst of meeting with surgeons and oncologists, I paid  a visit to the family resource room at Dana-Farber.  I was told they offered free books and materials that would help my children … Continue reading

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“There Will Be Other Races”

Let’s get the good news out of the way first, the positive outlook, glass half- full ,non-stinkin’ thinkin’ way of looking at what happened. At least the appendix didn’t burst.  At least it didn’t happen before the Pan mass Challenge. … Continue reading

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