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My Sister’s Celebration: Surviving Breast Cancer

May 30, 2014 By momcafe 46 Comments

As of this moment, I am currently in Texas visiting my sister and celebrating her five year survivor-ship of Breast Cancer.  She was diagnosed five years ago, May 29th 2009.  Soon after, she discovered she had the BRCA1 mutation and urged us three sisters to get tested.  I was the first to go, and I […]

Filed Under: Encouragement in Expression, Encouragement in Family, Encouragement in Healing Tagged With: BRCA1, Breast Cancer, hysterectomy, Masectomy, Sisters, Survivor

Funny Can Be Found Anywhere

January 29, 2014 By momcafe 18 Comments

Oh friends!  I am SO excited to be over at the hilarious Menopausal Mother today!!!  Marcia is a dear friend and gifted writer who is conquering this blogosphere with her undeniable humor and beautiful heart!   It is such an HONOR to be invited over to her place today to share the funny side of a […]

Filed Under: Encouragement in Expression, Encouragement in Healing, Encouragement in Laughter Tagged With: BRCA1, Breast Cancer, double mastectomy, Humor, motherhood

brca1 Mutation: Angelina’s Decision

May 14, 2013 By momcafe 77 Comments

You may have heard about Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy in response to having the genetic mutation BRCA1.  I am both inspired and motivated to share my story regarding my journey that resonates so deeply with hers… I applaud her decision, as I too made the same one.  My breast surgeon also was adamant about me […]

Filed Under: Encouragement in Expression, Encouragement in Family, Encouragement in Healing Tagged With: BRCA1, BRCA2, Breast Cancer, Genetic Mutation

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