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Tuesday, May 25th 2010

Life Goes On

by Marilyn B.

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I have nothing profound to say about Cycle #4, except that I am really sick of this s*!?*! (Excuse the crassness, but I'm trying to keep it real).

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Friday, May 14th 2010

Looking for Inspiration? Look No Further Than Anne Abernathy

You're invited! Tune in and ask questions as Anne Abernathy, aka Grandma Luge, is interviewed on Real Women on Health's online radio show Friday, May 21st at 12:30 p.m. (click here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/realwomenonhealth). Not exactly sure who Anne is? Anne is a six-time Olympic luger who has broken boundaries, records, and stereotypes throughout her career.

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Wednesday, Apr 28th 2010

The Daily Grind

by Marilyn B.

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I am planning on having a cancer-free weekend. I have yet to try a moratorium on cancer, so I'll see if I can stick to it. Basically, it means no talking about it, no thinking about it, no crying about it. Monday will come soon enough, and then I will be immersed.

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Tuesday, Apr 13th 2010

The Power of Unconditional Love

by Marilyn B.

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For the past 10 days I have been bathed in total love, acceptance, protection and peace. I had the great fortune of having both my sisters come to spend one-on-one time with me. No spouses, no kids, no obligations. It was a true gift.

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Friday, Apr 02nd 2010

Losing My Hair: I Love My New Do!

by Marilyn B.

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Today was a stellar day. I started loosing my hair Tuesday morning, so I made plans to have it buzzed this afternoon. I know this sounds odd, but it was a really positive experience. I know this sounds even crazier, but I kinda like my bald head.



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Friday, Mar 26th 2010

Move over Martha Stewart

by Marilyn B.

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One of the silver linings I've come across during my illness is the outpouring of support from family, friends and colleagues.



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Monday, Mar 22nd 2010

Chemo Ain't for Sissies

by Marilyn B.

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Well, that was unpleasant. But now I have an idea of what chemo is going to be like, and as a fellow survivor recently told me: Chemo ain’t for sissies.
 

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