Tag: Breast Cancer Awareness
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A Conversation for the Future
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: January 27, 2023 Originally Published: July 18, 2010 As is common with children at this age, my three-year-old son has begun to inquire about human anatomy. Recently, he asked me, “Where’s your belly button?” mixing up the terms in the way only a child can. “Mommies don’t have penises,” I explained…
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What I Discovered About Breast Cancer and Art: Embrace Courage and Defy Expectations
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I attended a paint night at a charming little art studio, accompanied by my sister and her mother. These events are typically guided by an instructor who leads everyone through creating a similar painting. It’s a delightful gathering where mostly women enjoy each other’s company, sip some wine, and attempt to…
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Cancer, You Are Not Welcome Here: A Letter from a Young Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Cancer, Let me be clear: I despise you. I loathe everything you represent—the despair, fear, and loss you inflict. You came at me uninvited, attacking in a moment when I was blissfully unaware that you even knew my name. Your presence has not only shaken me to my core but has…
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5 Practical Tips for Navigating Your First Mammogram
Get Pregnant Fast Before I had my first mammogram, I heard plenty of horror stories from well-meaning friends. One claimed it felt like “slamming your breast in a door,” while another said it was the “most painful experience” since childbirth. I was prepared for a traumatic ordeal, but the truth is, it’s really not that…