Missing You

My friend Stephanie passed away last weekend.

Steph in Texas, June 2013.
Toasting to the last night a group of us spent there.

Steph came into my life because of breast cancer. If it weren't for us both being diagnosed and having met another BC "sister," I'm not sure our paths would have ever crossed. What a tremendous gain it's been to have her in my life.

Although in many ways the cards were stacked against her, she "just kept living" - and I mean really living! She did everything she could to be an active mom in her children's life, to be a loving wife, and to be a true friend.

I'm missing her so much. Her wit, her smile, her amazing eyes, her depth of personality, her wisdom, her zest for living life, and so much more.

The seeds of love and friendship she planted while alive will continue to grow and cultivate in years to come.

Oh, Steph. I will miss you so. You are loved!

The Can-Cans. June 2013.
An unforgettable trip together.

TNBC Facts

Breast cancer. Other types of cancer. Do you know there are subtypes to nearly every major type of cancer? There are!

Below are infographics I discovered this morning via the TNBC Foundation Facebook feed I receive. I want to pass on the information that explains facts we know about BC and this particular subtype. (Which, incidentally, has 6-7 identified sub-subtypes, too...) The mystery is slowly unraveling in real time. Just wish it could happen at the speed of light rather than based on funding, politics, and myriad other variables.

Got questions about BC or TNBC? Please feel free to ask general and personal questions via comments on the blog. I'll do my best to respond and get answers if I don't know myself. Dialogue is important. Communication is key. Understanding is powerful.