Music has such power. We can be swept up in the emotion of soaring melodies or haunting chords. Lyrics can move us to tears or connect us through shared experience. We can literally “feel” the sound of music (vibrations that … Continue reading →
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Pearls of Wisdom: the After Life (by Linda, Guest Blogger)
I’m all done. I rang the bell; I had my picture taken reluctantly. Who wants their picture taken with beard-like hair and no eyelashes or brows? No more chemo, radiation or even Herceptin. My port is out, and my mastectomy … Continue reading →
Read MoreExploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage 3
The numbers are getting bigger! We started this blog series with Stage 0 breast cancer, touching on the challenges, fears, and emotions that Firefly participants have experienced at each stage. Challenges such as survivor guilt, making treatment decisions based on … Continue reading →
Read MoreExploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage 2
In our current blog series, Exploring the Stages of Breast Cancer, we’ve learned that a breast cancer diagnosis can be scary and traumatic at any stage. Today, we’ll introduce you to women who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer at Stage … Continue reading →
Read MoreExploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage 1
In our current blog series, we’re exploring the stages of breast cancer and sharing the challenges, fears, and emotions that come with a diagnosis at each stage, 0 – IV What we’ve learned is perhaps not so shocking: women in … Continue reading →
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