truesurvivor tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-316654 2009-07-10T07:20:09-04:00 This is a blog about surviving and thriving. Personally, I've survived one round of breast cancer, two start-up companies, one failed marriage, countless failed relationships, my house burning to the ground and a host of other "character building experiences." As Connie Kaldor says, however, "Just how much character does any one woman need?" This is a dialog about finding the answer to that all-consuming question TypePad Great news for BRCA gene carriers tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451658a69e2011570f71644970c 2009-07-10T07:20:09-04:00 2009-07-10T07:20:09-04:00 VOA News - New Drug Holds Promise In Some Cancer Cases. Katie Paine
VOA News - New Drug Holds Promise In Some Cancer Cases.
 http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2009/07/great-news-for-brca-gene-carriers.html This should inspire survivors & non survivors alike tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451658a69e2011570f143bf970c 2009-07-09T10:49:42-04:00 2009-07-09T10:49:42-04:00 As someone who feared a recurrent more than just about anything, I have to say that this woman's attitude has changed my perspective for ever. Katie Paine <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">As someone who feared a recurrent more than just about anything, I have to say that this woman's <a title="Doctor rescued from Antarctica in 1999 dies at 57 - CNN.com" href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/23/obit.jerri.nielsen/">attitude has changed my perspective for ever. <br></a></div> http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2009/07/this-should-inspire-survivors-non-survivors-alike.html Get cool stuff, provide breast cancer screening for women who can't afford it tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67580197 2009-06-03T06:30:56-04:00 2009-06-03T06:30:56-04:00 New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition - Auction Home Page - cMarket Fundraising Auction. Katie Paine
New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition - Auction Home Page - cMarket Fundraising Auction.
 http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2009/06/get-cool-stuff-provide-breast-cancer-screening-for-women-who-cant-afford-it-2.html Now they tell us.... tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67470425 2009-05-31T06:44:40-04:00 2009-05-31T06:44:40-04:00 When I was all done with my treatment I walked out of the Radiation Oncology department and started to cry. The thought of not being in the care of all those doctors scared the s___t out of me. I didn't... Katie Paine <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">When I was all done with my treatment I walked out of the Radiation Oncology department and started to cry. The thought of not being in the care of all those doctors scared the s___t out of me.&nbsp; I didn't stop crying for a week. I went into my PCP's office and they said "we were wondering why you hadn't come in sooner" -- apparently post-treatment depression is quite common. Which is why <a title="Health | Study: Drug combos may raise breast cancer risk | Seattle Times Newspaper" href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2009281130_apusmedbreastcancer.html">this study is most worrisome. <br></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br>The good news is that I didn't take any of the named drugs, but I'm guessing alot of other women did. <br></span></div> http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2009/05/now-they-tell-us.html ACLU fights for our rights to our genes tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66853197 2009-05-15T22:58:35-04:00 2009-05-15T22:58:35-04:00 ACLU Challenges Patents On Breast Cancer Genes. Katie Paine <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a title="American Civil Liberties Union : ACLU Challenges Patents On Breast Cancer Genes" href="http://www.aclu.org/freespeech/gen/brca.html">&nbsp;ACLU Challenges Patents On Breast Cancer Genes</a>.</div> http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2009/05/aclu-fights-for-our-rights-to-our-genes.html The stuff after Breast Cancer that no one tells you about tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66780227 2009-05-14T14:31:46-04:00 2009-05-14T14:36:40-04:00 One of the nasty side effects of breast cancer drugs like Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors that no one ever talks about is vaginal dryness. As if it's not bad enough that you've gone through months of poking and prodding and... Katie Paine

One of the nasty side effects of breast cancer drugs like Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors that no one ever talks about is vaginal dryness. As if it's not bad enough that you've gone through months of poking and prodding and infusions and radiation, but then at the end, you're left with a significantly reduced libido and a not an ounce of your own lubrication. To solve that problem, my friend Helen Rollins at Women's Intimate Solutions has come up with a Breast Cancer Buddy kit that is designed to help survivors adjust to their new reality. So if you or a friend is going thru this, head on over to the Women's Intimate Solutions site and pick yourself up some.

 http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2009/05/the-stuff-after-breast-cancer-that-no-one-tells-ou-about.html Great perspective on mammograms tag:typepad.com,2003:post-65305217 2009-04-10T06:05:59-04:00 2009-04-10T06:05:59-04:00 Anna Lefler has perfectly captured the experience of getting a mammogram . Katie Paine
Anna Lefler has perfectly captured the experience of getting a mammogram .
 http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2009/04/great-perspective-on-mammograms.html Great clothes, great cause tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64301363 2009-03-18T06:26:17-04:00 2009-03-18T06:26:46-04:00 The “2009 Cancer Awareness Fashion Show” hosted by Rumorz Boutique, is this Friday and the tickets are selling fast! Please join in the fight against cancer at this fun event taking place at the White Mountain Chalet in Berlin, NH... Katie Paine <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><w:sdt contentlocked="t" id="89512093" sdtgroup="t"><p><span style="font-size: 1pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr><w:sdt docpart="5986459AAC3847D9AFC89D5CAD72CC90" id="89512082" storeitemid="X_F4147027-83F1-4E86-A56D-ADD56BE722A8" text="t" title="Post Title" xpath="/ns0:BlogPostInfo/ns0:PostTitle"></w:sdt></span> </p></w:sdt><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The “2009 Cancer Awareness Fashion Show” hosted by Rumorz Boutique, is this Friday and the&#0160;tickets are selling fast!&#0160; Please join in the fight against cancer at this fun event taking place at the White Mountain Chalet in Berlin, NH on Friday, March 20<sup>th</sup>.&#0160; Doors open at 6pm and the show time is&#0160;7pm.&#0160; The event’s proceeds will be donated to the local Relay for Life held in Berlin on June 19<sup>th</sup>-20<sup>th</sup> at the White Mountains Community College.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Featured at the show, will be fashions from the downtown Berlin store, Rumorz Boutique, owned by Stacia Roberge and featuring the “Elle” line from Greetings Jewelers.&#0160; The models for the fashion show include local residents and cancer survivors.&#0160; Tickets are $5.00 when purchased in advance at Greetings Jewelers, North Country Dental and Rumorz Boutique and $7.00 at the door the night of the event.&#0160; The evening will include an opening dance from the Emanuel Dance Studio,&#0160; a cancer survivor guest speaker, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and always a few surprises. &#0160;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Please come out and support the community in the fight against cancer!&#0160; If you are interested in becoming a part of this year’s Relay for Life, please contact Claudia Sudol (752-5448) or Allison White (449-2486).&#0160; Any questions about the fashion show, please call Stacia Roberge (752-1118).</span></p></div> http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2009/03/great-clothes-great-cause.html Kate Update -- Better Late than Never tag:typepad.com,2003:post-63220285 2009-02-23T06:30:51-05:00 2009-02-23T06:30:51-05:00 Every year, my annual newsletter, the Kate Update, seems to get a little later. But eventually, I find the time to put everything else aside and recap my life from the previous year. It's a great exercise, even though it... Katie Paine
Every year, my annual newsletter, the Kate Update, seems to get a little later. But eventually, I find the time to put everything else aside and recap my life from the previous year. It's a great exercise, even though it does lead me to question what the heck I'm doing.. Here is the 2008 version. Download Kate Update 2008
http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2009/02/kate-update.html A nifty solution to the Xeloda problem tag:typepad.com,2003:post-55087632 2008-09-03T15:08:09-04:00 2008-09-03T15:08:09-04:00 For those of you taking Xeloda for breast cancer, read this great post this great post from Running a hospital about using Henna to east the Hand and Feet Syndrome Katie Paine

For those of you taking Xeloda for breast cancer, read this great post this great post from Running a hospital about using Henna to east the Hand and Feet Syndrome

 http://kdpaine.blogs.com/survivorblog/2008/09/a-nifty-solutio.html