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I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 (and again in 2021). As a way to keep family and friends up-to-date about my health, I've written about what it's been like to live with and through cancer.
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Chewing On Electrical Cords Was A Sign
I have a sweet cat, Phoenix, who is a stress case especially when he’s scared or overstimulated. I’ve spent years working with veterinarians to lessen…
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Lisa Millenbah
Seriously, I'm Not Mad
Seriously, I’m not mad - even after being diagnosed in 2007 with a quick-moving, invasive breast cancer. Even after initial treatments were no cake walk…
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Small But Mighty
I want to explain the part of treatment I’ve been doing since November 2021 - the drugs. But cancer drugs are not sparkly and there’s not a fun story to…
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Next Order Of Business, And A Path Crossed, Too
One of the things that can be an issue for cancer in the bone is that the tumor munching away at bone can cause weakness to the affected bone and that…
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Coincidences? I Think Not.
In July of 2020, I had a non-cancer-related appointment with my cardiologist which resulted in a referral to get my calcium score and imaging of heart…
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Moments Became Years
In my head, 2010 doesn’t seem so long ago, but somehow 12 years have passed in what feels like moments. I think most of us feel that way about time…
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2010 Update
It’s been a year since I last posted to my Carepages – which is a good sign. I’m well into my third year of being cancer-free and am gearing up to walk…
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Lisa Millenbah
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