Little Life Preservers

Mastectomy With Tissue Expanders – Start to Finish Video

lesa — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:58:54 +0000

Thank you for sharing your journey. It will make a difference for so many women after you. Women are amazing!

Happy Valentines Day!

lesa — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:25:40 +0000

Love to all

Fight Like a Girl Video By Bomshel

lesa — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:22:32 +0000

You’re brave and beautiful so hold your head high.

Navigating The Journey

lesa — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:15:07 +0000

Here is an informative site offered by a BC survivor. She has a lot of links to check out with valuable information and guidance. The more “we” share the less alone the newly diagnosed will feel.

Beautiful Cover-Up.

lesa — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:48 +0000

You can read a little about the creation of this beautiful mastectomy scar cover up here.

Tattoo artist: David Allen.

Alcohol and Breast Cancer

lesa — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:50:59 +0000

According to a large Harvard study alcohol can increase your risk of breast cancer. Your risk increases with the amount you consume. Compared to non-drinkers, if you drink one glass a day you only, but still increase your odds slightly. If you drink 2-5 glasses a day you increase your risk factor by 1 1/2 over a non-drinker. And the obvious conclusion is if you excessively drink alcohol you put yourself at a higher risk for breast cancer and other cancers.

The important note is if you drink 3-6 drinks a week you significantly increase your risk for breast cancer. Which divides down to about one drink a day. Scientists believe alcohol drives up your estrogen levels which in turn can increase your risks. Makes sense if you have an estrogen based breast cancer like I did.

Take note that these stats are based on your lifetime average. And another important point to ponder is it does not matter which type of alcohol you consume. Beer, wine, gin, vodka, etc are all capable of increasing your risk factor for breast cancer if you indulge consistently.

So if you break down the numbers it means you can drink up to 3 drinks a week with no marked increase in your risk factor for breast cancer.

The Little Voice…

lesa — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:09:55 +0000

Hope is the little voice you hear whisper “maybe” when it seems the entire world is shouting “no!”

Never give up. Keep hope close.

Thank You Sondra B!

lesa — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:48:42 +0000

For the large package of awesome handmade cards donated by Sondra B. and friends. They will find appreciative homes. xoxo

Go Where The Peace Is

lesa — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:36:46 +0000

Understanding Radiation Therapy

lesa — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:46:35 +0000

Here is a very informative video explaining what, why and how radiation helps eradicate breast cancer . I remember my initial visit took awhile ( 40 minutes) and had me lying down so they could make the proper measurements for my dosing. The machine is big and a little scary at first. All the visits after were very quick. It took more time to drive there. I made sure to apply Aquaphor and aloe after each treatment to avoid or lessen any burning. I had some minor burning towards the end but it was only temporary.