December 10, 2007 Rayna* walked into the genetic counselor’s office that day totally confident. Confident that she was negative.
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Navigating the “D” Word
Death. It is such a difficult word to think about and talk about, let alone consider for yourself and those you love. Firefly Sisterhood is incredibly grateful that writer and author Donna DeGracia, MPAS, PA-C, is willing to share her … Continue reading →
Read MoreLessons from the Secret Handshake
Firefly Sisterhood is astounded by the amazing resources and professionals doing great work in our local cancer community. We met one of them, Donna DeGracia, MPAS, PA-C, when she volunteered her students at St. Catherine University’s School of Public Health … Continue reading →
Read MoreBreast Cancer During COVID: A Firefly Guide Perspective
Fireflies are incredibly beautiful at night. It’s easy to find yourself, with child-like anticipation and excitement, trying to “spot” where the blinking light of a firefly will appear next and then experiencing brief disappointment when their light goes dark. Our … Continue reading →
Read MorePearls 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 →
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