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 →
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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 IV
In our final blog of this series, we share the stories of two women who are experiencing a Stage IV, Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnosis. Their stories are a bit longer, so let’s get started. The Power of Purpose “Once … 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 →
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