Laura, Part 2

surgery

  • Back to Work

    Tomorrow, I return to the office after my breast surgery. I think I am ready. The three weeks off I had were sorely needed. Not just because of the physical recuperation I was going through, but also because I had… Continue reading

  • Frustration

    I guess I am having the post-surgery blues. My breasts are itchy, I have drains coming out of me, and I have to wear a tight-fitting bra at all times (except in the shower). Yesterday, I was pretty grumpy. This… Continue reading

  • Recuperation

    I had surgery on Tuesday. Now I am at home recovering. This is a chance for me to think about my life goals. Who knows how much time we all have left? I am thinking about my career, about writing,… Continue reading

  • Gratitude

    It is a relief to know that my cancer is Stage IIA. When my husband was diagnosed with melanoma, it was already at Stage IV. I think I can manage this. The question now is whether I have chemotherapy first… Continue reading

  • Adventure

    I am choosing to look at my breast-cancer diagnosis as an adventure. There will be so many new experiences. A lot of them will not be pleasant, to say the least. Maybe I have no idea what I am in… Continue reading

  • Cancer

    I have breast cancer. Just found out last week. Wow. I meet with the oncologist and surgeon tomorrow. There are so many questions in my head. What stage is it? What kind of surgery will I have? What is the… Continue reading