On August 27th I started my email publication of “The Nipplemania Newsletter,” and I continued it for my journey.  The only thing I knew to fight my fear with was humor.  It was an animated journal, unfortunately the graphics, animations, and sound effects don’t adequately translate. Just imagine little funny people peeking out from behind the letters, a talking parrot, snoring cat… And so I wrote:      HELLO! and thank you for your subscription to:             We were at the hospital at 6:00 A.M. Click to hear the rooster I was on the table out cold at … Continue reading →

Thanks For Subscribing    You asked for it    here it is~    The Rebirth Issue #1       October 8, 2004         Dear Nipplemaniacs, I thank you for your ongoing support and love. You “cancer awareness walkers” waving my name are fabulous, I thank you! Now for a serious lesson in “do what you think is right for you…” The final biopsy report has returned, and surprise! Aside, in addition to, or coincidental to the diagnosis of “ductal carcinoma in situ,” I had a rare, aggressive form of cancer called Paget’s disease of the nipple. Who knew? (Emails … Continue reading →

Thanks for subscribing On the Mend Issue October 18, 2004   Dearest Nipplemaniacs, . I am drain and stitch free as of last Thursday.  Now I can move without being pulled south by that load I carried for 2 weeks! I was beginning to walk like an orangutan. The next step is a consult with an oncologist. Dr. Chen, the surgeon said she would be very surprised if chemo was recommended, that something like tamoxifen would be more like it. I was reminded by Dr. Keller, the plastic surgeon, that I am “not sick” just “recuperating.” I am allowed to … Continue reading →

  ****I decided to post the comments from the previous blog because they made me realize how many important questions there are and how most people were not cognizant of so much information, or, if they were, a lot can be misunderstood and misconstrued. I also wanted the people who asked questions to be aware of the answers, and other people might need those answers as well.   And I want to thank EVERYONE for coming on this trip with me.   Part 11: Recipe For A Memory Comments (21 total) Frida… Thanks for sharing all the story, with us, … Continue reading →

Life in the early ’80’s; The High School of Fashion Industries     A classroom in The High School Of Fashion Industries, New York City. This may have been a room used for pattern making or draping. In the early 1980’s I worked at The High School of Fashion Industries in New York City. We were a group of six women and two men who were teachers of the deaf and ran a program within the building. We each taught several major subjects; a licensed teacher of the deaf must be able to teach preschoolers through high school, and high … Continue reading →

2007: Breast cancer Awareness month continues with good news; I set a goal to raise $1,500+ and I met the goal tonight. I feel great. The 5 mile walk is Sunday, it will be my second one. Those of us walking who have been through the breast cancer “experience” are given pink shirts that say SURVIVOR on the back. We start the walk by cutting through a pink ribbon, we become a pink ribbon from the air as we march in a huge snaking in a 2 1/2 mile loop of people coming and going in the opposite direction. It’s … Continue reading →

I’m back. I did the 5 mile walk in an hour and 45 minutes. I raised $1,525. It was hot. I was schvitzed. I’m tired. I am happy to be hot and tired; it means I am alive. Fatigue is a privelege.    Over 6,000 walkers; one could barely move, but having so many supporters along with survivors is energizing. Survivors got hot pink SURVIVOR tee shirts, a pink carnation and a SURVIVOR sash. The most moving part of the walk is the ceremonial breaking through the pink ribbon as the survivors walk through and lead; then everyone falls into … Continue reading →

Some final words about breast cancer and being aware. My story is remains on Yahoo and Multiply; I hope that what I have shared has helped women in some way. You are always welcome to ask questions. I am closing the topic with this final post, an article on debunking breast cancer myths.   Could that sexy underwire bra cause breast cancer? What about that frozen yogurt you just ordered? Or hormone therapy? And how would you know if you had the disease until it was too late anyway? Don’t some studies show that examining your breasts and getting mammograms … Continue reading →