tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post4027802541745968018..comments2023-07-31T07:31:07.154-07:00Comments on Life In Monkeyland: Yup, I’ve got boobiesUberDorkGirliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13102541314889892451noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-82715232910232381682010-02-17T05:31:18.503-08:002010-02-17T05:31:18.503-08:00(bullettheblue = cochondinde on twitter)
My mothe...(bullettheblue = cochondinde on twitter)<br /><br />My mother-in-law is a 3-year survivor of breast cancer. I've known few other people who have had this nasty disease, but I've known people with other cancers; my favorite aunt was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer, my dad just had basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer) removed, both in the last two months. I've had my own scare with breast cancer (it turns out I'm just "diffusely lumpy" to begin with, so it would be harder to detect),but I was fortunate in that it turned out it was just breast tissue that expands and contracts with my monthly cycle. <br /><br />And your description of your development parallels mine, though I just now got to the DD stage and I haven't had any chillins. I'm just genetically blessed, or cursed, however you want to look at it.<br /><br />Ladies, do your self-exams. If you're within the guidelines, make sure you get your mammograms. Men, too, check your chesticles as well as your testicles--I had a male friend who found a lump in *his* breast. Women get all the attention, but men can get breast cancer, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-85097451198055273122009-11-25T22:41:10.701-08:002009-11-25T22:41:10.701-08:00your aunt carol was a badass <3.
this post fi...your aunt carol was a badass <3. <br /><br />this post filled my heart up with all kinds of emotion.<br /><br />ten years ago, my mom was diagnosed with cancer for the first time. it was breast cancer, and she ended up having a double mastectomy as well as going through chemo and radiation. <br /><br />it was hell, to say the least. there are no words to describe those long months. <br /><br />she was in remission for ten years following all of the treatment, and just this year she was diagnosed with bone cancer. <br /><br />i'm still not sure how to process the fact that her cancer is back. and it's been months since we found out. but i can't wrap my head around it. maybe i'm trying to ignore it. <br /><br />fuck, i don't know. i sound confused, huh? well, i am :). but there is beauty in confusion and we always find our way to the clarity on the other side.<br /><br />oh fuck, i'm rambling. imagine that!<br /><br />what i wanted to say was, you write beautifully, and you really brought your aunt carol to life in this post. i saw her in vivid color. <br /><br />and i think she's probably pretty bloody proud of you.lane https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335718493965833793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-69606531052389054142009-11-01T13:53:24.251-08:002009-11-01T13:53:24.251-08:00What a great post! Your Aunt Carol is an inspirati...What a great post! Your Aunt Carol is an inspiration for us all.Coachdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439827912381254789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-65748324930018032962009-10-26T09:53:00.942-07:002009-10-26T09:53:00.942-07:00I'm very sorry for your loss. And I've com...I'm very sorry for your loss. And I've come to know you as an angel with a brave soul. A fighting, comforting angel. With large white wings. And now with gorgeous boobies too. Even more awesome.The Absence of Alternativeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05395320989489560756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-54917017303435319852009-10-14T16:41:29.978-07:002009-10-14T16:41:29.978-07:00Thought I'd drop by to check out your boobs......Thought I'd drop by to check out your boobs...but I found a great blog!!!!<br /><br />I loved this post and it brought back many old memories for me too. Thanks for that.<br /><br />By the way...I can make myself available for any women who need help with their breast exams...I believe that I am somewhat of a master!TentCamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00911767583033104298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-58244726398595796582009-10-12T18:01:58.364-07:002009-10-12T18:01:58.364-07:00Sister, You had me both laughing and tearing up. ...Sister, You had me both laughing and tearing up. No snot coming out of my nose though. That happens sometimes then I have to clean the keyboard...bummer!<br /><br />Cancer sucks is an understatement. My mom was my "Aunt Carol". Both she and my father died from this lovely disease. No, I didn't have to pull anyone out of the casket but I probably should have dropped myself in the way life's been going since then.<br /><br />Keep making me laugh, smile & occasionally shoot snot all over my keyboard.<br /><br />jules<br />@jujuburdJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269866480362187638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-66549288049532735112009-10-08T14:04:15.097-07:002009-10-08T14:04:15.097-07:00I'd just like to note that you inspired my wif...I'd just like to note that you inspired my wife and her friend to snap pics too. Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-74200999224763904332009-10-02T08:10:24.703-07:002009-10-02T08:10:24.703-07:00I can not wait until next Wednesday! ♥
Thank you...I can not wait until next Wednesday! ♥ <br /><br />Thank you so much for this post. I sat at my computer, tears running down my face, the entire time. Your way with words is stunning. Really. And unbelievably powerful.<br /><br />My grandma had breast cancer, aunt had ovarian cancer and my other aunt had cervical cancer. All nearly fatal, and none of them walked away without some serious battle wounds. Early prevention in KEY and I am very very excited to get involved with what is going down with Boobiethon. Thank you so much for the information and the links.<br /><br />Also, thank you again for sharing your story. ♥Hemp Bath Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05792596388891081021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-57004578330186929482009-10-01T19:52:16.764-07:002009-10-01T19:52:16.764-07:00I do not know why the good Lord saw fit to curse t...I do not know why the good Lord saw fit to curse the female population of this earth with "Breast Cancer". I do know that you will make sure everybody who has a pair will be reminded that they need to check em once in a while. Aunt Carol will live forever through you. You have a gift and the incessant drive the Lord gave a pit bull. I have no doubt that we have not heard the last of this great inspiration for you. Long live the boobies! Can't wait for next Wednesday! Thanks Nat!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987562065769671818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-70180895645545262842009-10-01T19:46:10.678-07:002009-10-01T19:46:10.678-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987562065769671818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-65234246148829346722009-10-01T15:13:40.005-07:002009-10-01T15:13:40.005-07:00Lil Pecan-I truly appreciate your honesty and cand...Lil Pecan-I truly appreciate your honesty and candor. My next post will indeed cover the importance of screening to prevent it. I assure you my motive behind joining this particular campaign (and I don't believe I am even close to being alone in this) is to raise awareness of the disease in general, the need for funding for research for a cure and the need for education to prevent and detect early, not solely to keep my boobies. I do apologize if it comes across as otherwise. <br /><br />I can only imagine how difficult it is for some who have lost their breast(s) to this heinous disease to repeatedly view pictures of healthy breasts in conjunction with a campaign for that which they lost theirs to. I have thought about that aspect. Part of me feels that breasts are everywhere in our media now and are such in a manner that has reduced them on some level as merely a sexual entity. We sometimes forget they exist on our bodies as a way to nourish offspring. Even then, there are some that cannot have children or can but then cannot breastfeed. If seeing them in this light, for this cause, will then trigger the reminder to pass along information regarding Breast Cancer or to do a self exam the next time they see them in an ad or movie or some billboard on the freeway, then mission is accomplished. Alas, this may be a double-edged sword. But, it is a sword in the fight nonetheless. One with noble intentions. :)UberDorkGirliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13102541314889892451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-66790026213258535452009-10-01T13:27:10.183-07:002009-10-01T13:27:10.183-07:00I appreciate the concept and laud anything that dr...I appreciate the concept and laud anything that draws attention to this horrid disease. My only concern is for women who have had a mastectomy. Not everyone is capable of getting reconstruction or opts to go through more surgery, especially elective surgery. Is subjecting them to pictures of healthy breasts necessary to bring attention to this scourge? I'd like to see more breast cancer awareness articles concentrate on the importance of screening & self examination to prevent the cancer itself and not fueled by the desire to keep our boobies. <br />That said, thank you for writing about this and for sharing your Aunt Carol with us. She lives on through you and your words.Pecan R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04226379926712732201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-28111760150189409702009-10-01T13:13:51.279-07:002009-10-01T13:13:51.279-07:00This was a beautiful post and helps me remember th...This was a beautiful post and helps me remember those who, like your aunt live for life's sake!Terilynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437509526779258266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-7068863843989859852009-10-01T13:11:55.313-07:002009-10-01T13:11:55.313-07:00Thank you dear! Get down with your ta ta wielding ...Thank you dear! Get down with your ta ta wielding self! Part of me was all "I wish I had on a prettier bra" but, the polka dots are rather fitting :) And you are very, very welcome. Thank YOU for reading it! :)UberDorkGirliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13102541314889892451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017771259407235224.post-53092426885293052802009-10-01T13:04:09.238-07:002009-10-01T13:04:09.238-07:00You got chutzpuh, girl! Well, that and a set of kn...You got chutzpuh, girl! Well, that and a set of knockers to go with! I'm now inspired to put on my nicest bra and take a picture of my ta ta's to post, too! Thank you for the great heartfelt story.Cindy Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874115517050860246noreply@blogger.com