tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post3395629650601875355..comments2023-10-18T08:02:20.435-06:00Comments on Oh My Crafts Blog: Who Wants Something PINK!ohmycraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914163412742515967noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-70859013460369286862010-10-24T20:33:40.200-06:002010-10-24T20:33:40.200-06:00I became very passionate about walking in the Race...I became very passionate about walking in the Race for the Cure and breast cancer awareness about 11 years ago when a dear college friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the tender age of 30 it was quite a shock to all of us. And when she chose an elective double masectomy, it was even more of a shock. But I could appreciate the decision. Since then, two other ladies in my life have become survivors and beaten breast cancer. I get so emotional when watching the survivors pink parade at the Race for the Cure each year and seeing the thousands of people walking for a cause for which I'm so passionate! And it's made me more aware of doing self-exams and making sure my friends (now that we're in our 40s) are all getting annual mammograms! I pray for a cure by the time my daughter reaches my age!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384428186364606701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-29841683160036534102010-10-24T20:29:49.246-06:002010-10-24T20:29:49.246-06:0010 years ago my ex-friends mother was having a bre...10 years ago my ex-friends mother was having a breast removed due to breast cancer. When she had surgery, she personally asked that I be there for her surgery and her recovery. I stayed with her during the procedure and for 5 days afterwards. She had the best spirit and was always encouraging. I was honored that she had asked me to be by her side. She thought of me as a daughter. I kept in contact with her after my ex and I broke up for about 2 years. She always thanked me for being there.ScrapbookingRNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447444066417572653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-32336567971390452342010-10-23T16:22:25.572-06:002010-10-23T16:22:25.572-06:00About 14 yrs ago, my Grandmother was diagnosed wit...About 14 yrs ago, my Grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She chose not to have any chemo after the 3rd treatment. It saddens me that she made this decision. She was a pretty healthy 84 yr old before this diagnosis. She survived for 2 yrs after her initial diagnosis. My mom told me that Gram didn't want to be a burden to anyone. I loved my Gram and miss her and wish she had made a different decision. I love you, Gram. Here is to all you Grandmothers, keep fighting because your grandchildren need you for that special Grandmother loving. joanvanc@gmail.comJoan Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05018003006851997065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-7743602983963329312010-10-23T11:12:09.952-06:002010-10-23T11:12:09.952-06:00My good friend survived breast cancer and as a pre...My good friend survived breast cancer and as a precaution had a double mastectomy performed. She underwent reconstructive surgery after a couple of years. She lived 10 years cancer free--but unfortunately God had other plans for her. She was diagnosed later with bone cancer and succumbed to this horrid, painful disease 6 months later. We miss you Linda and love you.deb_williams6@yahoo.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-76544685254287609932010-10-23T10:25:11.451-06:002010-10-23T10:25:11.451-06:00My breast cancer story is about my Mom or should I...My breast cancer story is about my Mom or should I say my Angel??? She battled Breast cancer twice the first time she won but the second time the cancer won and was cancer free for 7 years. Next month will be the 5th anniversary of her death. I miss her a lot but I know that I will see her again in heaven. She is my special angel. She would want every one reading not to be sad but to get your mammograms!!!!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542551010536093197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-50182543399730152052010-10-23T09:46:04.803-06:002010-10-23T09:46:04.803-06:00I have a breast cancer story about a friend of 42 ...I have a breast cancer story about a friend of 42 years who was an inspiration to all of our Thursday night supper group, The Golden Girls. It was two years ago when she got the news and told us at dinner that following Thursday. We were crushed, but not her. She already knew how she was going to fight this and although she had some apprehension of the outcome, she knew she would not let it make her depressed or fearful. She had the breast removed. She was so sick at times during the chemo. She lost her hair and wore the most stylish wig. At work she would sometimes pull the wig off and set it on her desk, which was funny to her employees. That's the way she is, always looking for a way to the lighter side and not being sad. She wore the most interesting knitted hats when she went out with the "girls" and always had something uplifting to say to us. She is my hero and I would hope that I would be able to face my giants the way Vivian has. Today she is two years away from that day her world went dim, and is back to working, traveling, and living the life she fought to preserve.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874159837726167006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-73385548797082703162010-10-23T09:40:40.468-06:002010-10-23T09:40:40.468-06:00I don't have a story personally but I do have ...I don't have a story personally but I do have a friend that drives a school bus with me that recently had breast cancer. She was such a trooper during all of her treatment and finished the last one just this week. My prayers are with her that she will be free from all of this for the rest of her life.Melinda AKA medialadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01494451891517842752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-33555265418541119962010-10-23T07:41:17.022-06:002010-10-23T07:41:17.022-06:0030 years ago my grandmother passed away from cance...30 years ago my grandmother passed away from cancer. She had acute myelocytic leukemia and breast cancer. No one knew that she was sick until the end. She was either in denial or just didn't want anyone to know. We were living in Germany at the time and moved back to the states to be with her. Unfortunately she passed as soon as we got back. I think you should let someone know. Don't go through it alone. I hope I am never diagnosed with cancer but if I am I hope to draw strength from all my friends and family. Women are strong and we are fighters. Let's kick cancer's butt!scrappydappydoodlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185790234723544260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-22243495139934918732010-10-23T07:40:27.816-06:002010-10-23T07:40:27.816-06:00Breast cancer runs in my husbands family. He's...Breast cancer runs in my husbands family. He's had an aunt die from it, and two other aunts get a breast removed. My family doesn't have any history like this, so it's pretty scary to think about. If i got this album, I would dedicate it to those women and I would teach my daughters about breast cancer.Blooberry56https://www.blogger.com/profile/01969925293524795364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-75046485541610642010-10-22T23:27:50.440-06:002010-10-22T23:27:50.440-06:00My grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer a few ...My grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago; my how time flies, it seems like just last month. She made it through chemo and radiation treatments, travelling over an hour each way daily to do so. She was so very weak, tired and pale, not to mention bald. It was very hard to see my grandma like that. She contracted shingles several weeks before she was scheduled to be done with the daily radiation treatments. Not even a year later, she had a second open-heart surgery. She's never been the same since. She survived! She's just a little less energetic, but she still the grandma that I love. Her sister died not to long ago from cancer. They were best friends. My grandpa had a very strong love/hate relationship with his sister-in-law. :-) I've never seen my grandpa cry, but I know he had to shed a tear or two during all the run-ins his family has seen with cancer. It's such an ugly word; just a devistating disease. I have cousin who is 33 years old dealing with cancer as I type. She's been seeking treatments at University of Washington medical center with her devoted sister and mother by her side. I love the color Pink and I wear it proudly often (almost daily during october), but so many other cancers are out there as well. People all around us are suffering. I am grateful my grandma survived breast cancer. I am praying my cousin is comforted through her trials of cancer. Although there is a lot of money making gimicks out there, please know that any money towards research of this awful disease has got to help fight it.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656272913644437351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-33400613426293452010-10-22T22:13:19.371-06:002010-10-22T22:13:19.371-06:00This is about my friend Rose. She died of Breast ...This is about my friend Rose. She died of Breast cancer the 8th of August. She had won the battle of breast cancer and then it spread to other places in her body but she was a true hero! She fought so hard! I really got to know her about 4 years ago. She and my friend Vickie and I took a road trip to St Louis, Mo for a CKC convention. It was a first for all of us. We had so much fun! When we arrived home, her daughter was waiting for us; she would not let us begin to unload because she had to take pictures of our car. It was loaded to the top of the car and just enough room for one of us to sit in the back. We had bought so much stuff it was unbelievable. Rose continued to scrapbook with us until about 9 months ago. Her daughter was such an inspiration to us and to her mother. Dana has started a foundation in honor of her mother. It is called “Fight like Rose” because Rose truly fought a good fight! Dana started this foundation because as her mother would go to chemo, the oncology ward at our hospital had recliners in which the foot rest would not stay up, Dana would sit there with her knees under so her mother could relax as much as she could. The money she (Her organization) earns will go towards new recliners. Each recliner cost $900 plus, she would like to replace all of them. Her goal is to do our hospital, then find another, then another, the another. <br />At the funeral home Dana had every scrapbook Rose had done of their families. She framed some pages, it was so beautiful. I knew when I look at Rose, which she was in heaven rejoicing that she had no more pain, she was so beautiful and looked so peaceful! <br />Rose my friend I will see you in Heaven one of these days! I miss you but know you are so much better off!grannyfunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776222798611008826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-50177516866849654962010-10-22T22:06:26.447-06:002010-10-22T22:06:26.447-06:00Hi I would like to enter the competiton.
My story ...Hi I would like to enter the competiton.<br />My story is about a friend of mine who has had breast cancer.<br />Her story is this, a woman who worked in her office had breast cancer and told everyone in her office to go & have a mamorgram which my friend did. The mamogram found that she had a lumb in her chest and she had to have it removed, the radio and chemo treatment after that. all through this she stayed positive and she is now again healthy back at our gym and is a shining example to everyone that she knows. Her daughters are hosting a girls night in for october cancer month for their mum and we are all going. I would love to win this to give to her so she can journal her journey through this terrible disease and out the other side.Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-31864558744265164672010-10-22T21:57:34.421-06:002010-10-22T21:57:34.421-06:00Not all breast cancers have lumps.
At 25 years o...Not all breast cancers have lumps. <br /><br />At 25 years old I started having bloody discharge from my nipple. It was not caused by any infection. I had mammograms and dye injected into the mammary ducts then x-rays. The radiologist thought she saw something which she thought was cancer of the mammory duct, the oncologist disagreed so I was In limbo with 2 opposing doctors and didn't know what to do. <br /><br />The radiologist wanted breasts removed right away, biopsy wasn't given as an option. The dr didn't recommend any action but said she would remove them just in case. <br /><br />I decided not to have surgery and did some research and found it was hormonal. <br /><br />It was very frightening at the time, especially with 2 opposing doctors. <br /><br />Get second and third opinions or more if you need to and also listen to your instincts. <br /><br /><br />Michelle HotchkissMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323070439232848154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-40846917692339634992010-10-22T21:15:33.627-06:002010-10-22T21:15:33.627-06:00I'm fortunate that no one in my immediate fami...I'm fortunate that no one in my immediate family had breast cancer. But, my great aunt Tillie had it and ultimately lost her battle with it. I just remember her being so tired all of the time. I think things have come along way since then, but more research should be done. And, there is no reason for any age-appropriate woman to skip her mammogram.<br />That is one gorgeous album! Thanks for a chance to win it!Kelly Massmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149831860742294982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-34427572930739681182010-10-22T19:04:35.676-06:002010-10-22T19:04:35.676-06:00My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years a...My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago. She had a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. She is now cancer free and at 62 has perky new boobs!<br />She came through it all like a trooper. Never heard her complain or whine about pain. I have never seen such a strong woman!Carrie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932377093848245818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-65918021599774560682010-10-22T18:57:05.739-06:002010-10-22T18:57:05.739-06:00My story is about my sister-in-law, Fannie. We lo...My story is about my sister-in-law, Fannie. We lost her to cancer in January 2004. She was married to my brother, who was the oldest. Even though I have three older sisters, I was extremely close to my Fannie. I was 14 when she married my brother. She had a huge part in raising me. She was always knew when I needed her through all the growing pains. She was diagnose with Ovarian cancer, then it spread to liver, colon and breast. She would beat one, then another came on and in the end it was all over her body. She was so strong and raised two wonderful boys while fighting this battle. It wasn't til her youngest son graduated from college did her fight end. She was determined to see him through. We miss her each and every day and know that she is watching over us from above. I love and miss her every day but I know she taking care of my mom, who we lost to colon cancer in 2008. Two very beautiful women in heaven watching over us.MingKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564206436171089912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-78886440208463315322010-10-22T18:46:19.522-06:002010-10-22T18:46:19.522-06:00My sister Mary Kay- the oldest girl in a family of...My sister Mary Kay- the oldest girl in a family of 10 kids - was a 5 year breast cancer survivor. She never really considered herself a "survivor" because although she had a mastectomy she didn't have to go through chemo or radiation for the breast cancer. She was very humble about being called a survivor. Just before my sister was at her 4 year anniversary of her masectomy she became very ill. It turned out she had liver and bile duct cancer. This type of cancer has a very low survival rate. Mary Kay fought hard for 18 months going through radiation and chemo. She participated in trial drugs trying to beat this cancer. We were having a family reunion in July of 2009 and Mary Kay was a big help in planning and getting everything together for it. She was admitted to the hospital a week before she was leaving to go to the reunion. The Dr told her they were taking her off all medications and told them to call Hospice. Mary Kay told her Dr she was going to the reunion "come hell or high water!" She made the 10 hour trip on Monday night and ended up in the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. She never left that hospital. When she left for the reunion her husband told her she could go home early if she wanted - she insisted that she was staying until Sunday. Mary Kay lost total consciousness on Friday night and held on until Sunday morning. THis was very special because all of Mary Kay's brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews were able to see her. She was the biggest fighter I have ever known and I looked up to her my whole life. Next week her 2 daughters and my 2 daughters and I will be walking in the Susan G Komen 3 Day Breast Cancer walk. http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/TampaBayEvent2010?px=1099134&pg=personal&fr_id=1472Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03312607807488060021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-52548704914020413202010-10-22T17:08:00.228-06:002010-10-22T17:08:00.228-06:00I am a 6 year breast cancer survivor. I found a lu...I am a 6 year breast cancer survivor. I found a lump, out of the blue when I was 47. I never had a base-line mammmogram at age 40 because I had no health insurance, and we had no family history, and I, like alot of us, figure it'll never happen to me....but it did!<br />I was blessed to find an organization called Breast & Cervical Cancer Prevention, who covered my mammogram, ultrasound & biopsy. I chose to have a double-mammogram brcause I wanted to only go through the surgery thing one time, & to not have to worry about the other breast.<br />I elected to have reconstruction right away, which I regret to this day. I got a staph infection after my mastectomy, so they had to go in again, they took out the spacers, and this happened 3 more times for a total of 10 surgeries in 4 1/2 years, and I still don't have an implant on the cancer side, as my body kept rejecting it. The bottom line is I had a scare 2 years ago, but it turned out benign. I am happy to still be cancer free after 6 + years. The help & support of my son, my sister & my best friend got me through the whole ordeal, I could not have done it without them, I am truely blessed!!! <br /><br />debpaint16@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-7033596297073773012010-10-22T16:16:09.940-06:002010-10-22T16:16:09.940-06:00Every year I participate in the Walk Against Breas...Every year I participate in the Walk Against Breast Cancer. I hope a cure can be found in the near future so no one has to suffer from this again.smokiegeyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406790658163136328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-13695345500128373762010-10-22T15:58:15.640-06:002010-10-22T15:58:15.640-06:00That album is beautiful. If I won this album... I...That album is beautiful. If I won this album... I would make up an album to honor my aunt Lauri who passed away from an amazing and hard fought battle with breast cancer almost 9 years ago. I would then give it to my mom! She was an awesome independent woman. Her courage was an inspiration. My mom was her care giver at Karmenos hospital in Detroit when she had a bone marrow transplant. There is so much I have learned from her... I cannot even begin to tell everything about her. What a blessing she was in my life... Honoring her is my pleaure...even if I do not win the album... I need to make something pretty and pink up!Scrappy Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03093707795562558414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-30050337097163116772010-10-22T15:54:41.705-06:002010-10-22T15:54:41.705-06:00I am being watched every 6 months to make sure the...I am being watched every 6 months to make sure there are no new changes. I do not have breast cancer, but have clusters of calcium which can turn into the disease. I am just praying each time I go back that the clusters are not more.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do for us who are at risk and or have fought the fight.<br /><br />chris<br />mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.comTurnedgypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568978777836251557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-72147903498464840322010-10-22T15:34:24.819-06:002010-10-22T15:34:24.819-06:00WOW! That is an amazing album! But I do not have a...WOW! That is an amazing album! But I do not have a breast cancer story but to hopefully end breast cancer and prevent me from getting it my husband and my mom are do the 60mile walk in November. I am helping with their fund raising efforts. Good luck to all! <br /><br />aecopenhaver at gmail dot comAshleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986601166985001234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-18768519873691741432010-10-22T15:22:34.419-06:002010-10-22T15:22:34.419-06:00My mom found out she had breast cancer in August. ...My mom found out she had breast cancer in August. Her sister and then her best friend had died of breast cancer earlier in her life so it was a scary time. She had to have a masectomy and was doing radiation when my sister Fran found out she had breast cancer. It has been a journey for them both. They are now both finished with their treatments and hoping to be cancer free forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-62986439359568375372010-10-22T15:14:45.783-06:002010-10-22T15:14:45.783-06:00Mine is about my wonderful Grandma. She had breas...Mine is about my wonderful Grandma. She had breast cancer is only one breast, I was about 20 when this happened, I remember my mom being so scared and was wondering myself if I would loose my grandmother or not. She ended up fighting it and getting rid of the cancer but had to loose her one breast to do that. I remember her being very sad that she had to go through that. I knew God was watching over her though and he would get her through it. She survived and it never came back. Sadly a few years down the road we lost her to a stroke, I miss my grandmother so much and even though I am only 31 I am going to start getting mammograms early to detect anything I can. I have walked Susan G. Komen fundraisers and have and continue to give money to the foundation in hopes that someday we can find a cure.K Ledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07601777963051390849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371847256352081682.post-66600169465030868552010-10-22T15:04:30.962-06:002010-10-22T15:04:30.962-06:00I had a scare! I have Ankolosing Spondilitis, its ...I had a scare! I have Ankolosing Spondilitis, its an auto immune disease that has been a very hard thing to go through in its self! I was given all kinds of meds. to help the disease, but the side affects range from small things to some pretty bad side affects! So when I was doing a self test I found a lump. This was not something that I didn't want to add to my list of health issues! So I went in to my OBYN and they ordered a mammogram, and then and ultra sound. The lump was what they think a swollen lymph node, but the doctors are keeping a close watch on it because it is in my lymph node. I have to get tested every six months. My prayer is that it doesn't move into becoming cancer! I am lucky that I dodged a bullet for now, I have so many other health issues that I wouldn't want to add cancer to my list! Breast Cancer is something that was thought to be for an older person, but I have seen any age at anytime it can affect you! I am 36 its been a year since this scare started. My hope is that we can teach our teens to start doing self checks, so that early detection can save more people and keep brest cancer at bay!Sandy Anoreply@blogger.com