Tag Archives: breast cancer

I’m Feeling Lucky

Posted on March 4, 2013 by francesbarrie

Five is my new lucky number for a few reasons. I turned 50 this year, this is my 5th year riding in the PMC and it is also my 5th year cancer anniversary. At 5 years post diagnosis and treatment … Continue reading →

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We Hate Cancer

Posted on August 5, 2011 by francesbarrie

So after six months of riding many, many miles–sometimes starting as early as at 5 am, sometimes on as little as 3 hours sleep, sometimes in 90 degree heat– we have finally reached the weekend of The Pan Mass Challenge. … Continue reading →

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Tongue Tied

Posted on February 16, 2011 by francesbarrie

When I passed you in the cereal aisle of “Stop and Shop” I smiled. You scanned the labels, Life, Cheerios, Kix , while your husband pushed the carriage; the knit blue cap that covered your hairless head, a beacon of pain. … Continue reading →

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“I Want So Much To Live”

Posted on September 21, 2010 by francesbarrie

I was lucky enough to see this new documentary at The Boston Film Festival this week called “I Want So Much to LIve”.  It is a beautifully done film about the invention of Herceptin.  This short film  highlighted the young … Continue reading →

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PMC update -10 hours to go

Posted on August 6, 2010 by francesbarrie

It is 9pm the night before the 7 am PMC start and yes I should be sleeping but first I have to pack.  And clean my house.  And pick up my son.  And write this blog. Susan and I just … Continue reading →

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PMC Week 1 : Long Ride Goal

Posted on May 14, 2010 by francesbarrie

Although the unseasonably warm Spring allowed Susan and I to get out on our bikes as early as March this year, the official training schedule didn’t begin until this week.  Since many of you are supporting us in our  quest … Continue reading →

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Barbie Has Officially Left the Building

Posted on March 12, 2010 by francesbarrie

The second time I met Dr. Plastic he  had a red gash on his forehead. He laughed saying that he had forgotten to remove his glasses from the front of his shirt when he pulled it over his head and … Continue reading →

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One Life

Posted on November 17, 2009 by francesbarrie

I haven’t written here in a few weeks as I have been involved in tackling a writing class again, through Grub Street –a wonderful writing collaborative in Boston/Cambridge. So I decided to write to you all today.  My topic will … Continue reading →

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Genetically Speaking

Posted on October 22, 2009 by francesbarrie

My sisters and I share many traits.  We all inherited light blue eyes and relatively straight teeth.  We share a sick sense of humor and a tendency to cry at the first sign of any form of sentimentality whether it … Continue reading →

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Less than 2 Days to the PMC

Posted on July 30, 2009 by francesbarrie

  To say I am nervous about riding in my first PMC this weekend may well be an understatement.  During the last few months of our training, Susan and I have been out on rides that last 5-6 hours long … Continue reading →

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