Comments on Magpie Musing: The Post About Breasts. And Cancer.

So scary. But an important reminder. I'm get...

2012-01-24T08:51:25.000-05:00

So scary. But an important reminder. I'm getting mammogrammed this week.

I have one of those irrational beliefs nothing lik...

2012-01-24T02:40:38.894-05:00

I have one of those irrational beliefs nothing like that could happen to me but I was required to have a mammogram for various reasons and dang--while I was in there getting it, it just felt very obvious that I was an idiot and in denial. (I do check my breasts sort of randomly now and again).

Various women I know have gotten it also. Like everyone, I feel the shadow it casts on women.

thanks for the reminder, I am due. very relieved f...

2012-01-23T22:12:19.397-05:00

thanks for the reminder, I am due. very relieved for you because the bleeding symptom? I'd have been very worried. Glad to learn even that symptom can be a false alarm. whew.

Cancer sucks. I have been so full of feelings for...

2012-01-23T20:01:36.980-05:00

Cancer sucks. I have been so full of feelings for and about Susan these past few months especially--what a remarkable woman.

I was reading this post in my heart in my throat. ...

2012-01-23T17:21:46.939-05:00

I was reading this post in my heart in my throat. I am so glad that you're okay.

My mom died of breast cancer. Every year when I ge...

2012-01-23T11:03:24.567-05:00

My mom died of breast cancer. Every year when I get my mammogram, I smile and hold myself together and then have a good cry in the parking lot at the doctor's office.

Here's the crazy thing: I have had the same GYN, same primary care doctor, and same mammogram technologist for over 20 years. All THREE of these women have breast cancer! All three of the women in charge of my breast health!!!

Amen.

2012-01-23T10:39:32.032-05:00

Amen.

IBC should be on every woman's radar. And I a...

2012-01-23T08:01:37.495-05:00

IBC should be on every woman's radar. And I am so GLAD you are okay. That is scary! I hate cancer. Hope to start my radiation soon and kick it the f*ck out of my body.

You. Yes. I've told IBC tidbits to so many peo...

2012-01-22T21:12:45.758-05:00

You. Yes. I've told IBC tidbits to so many people, all thanks to Susan. She is a force. Always.

Cancer is so cruel. You're just doing your thi...

2012-01-22T19:15:13.149-05:00

Cancer is so cruel. You're just doing your thing, living your life, and in the blink of an eye, everything changes. My love to you and gratitude that you are okay, love to your friends and most especially to Susan, whom I love so very much.

I'm glad you're OK. I had a scare once too...

2012-01-22T18:55:37.297-05:00

I'm glad you're OK. I had a scare once too, and it's unpleasant. I need to schedule my next mammogram...

Good points you make, all of them. Glad for you bu...

2012-01-22T17:51:19.984-05:00

Good points you make, all of them. Glad for you but sorry for so many others.

I'm so glad you're okay. I know far too ma...

2012-01-22T17:47:11.430-05:00

I'm so glad you're okay. I know far too many women with breast cancer. I'm thinking about Susan a lot lately, these last few days especially.

I just had a follow up mammogram ... Nothing, phew...

2012-01-22T16:54:31.453-05:00

I just had a follow up mammogram ... Nothing, phew! I'm glad nothing turned up for you, too

It is my wish that all women could be as proactive...

2012-01-22T16:54:20.362-05:00

It is my wish that all women could be as proactive as you and I and your friends are--getting screened, having follow-up tests and getting treatment if/when necessary.

I have never met WhyWommy in person, but she certainly is a warrior and her story is heartbreaking.

Gah! I recently had a scare as well. Test after te...

2012-01-22T16:45:57.669-05:00

Gah!
I recently had a scare as well. Test after test, until they finally did a biopsy, at which they removed enough tissue to feed a small cat. I watched as they put it in the petrie dish. Days later, I found out it was benign. I thanked my sagging boobies, and told them I'll never make fun of them again!