June 8, 2009–(Katy, Tx)–Since my battle with breast cancer began I have been called many things from ‘Trooper’ to ‘Fighter’ to ‘Gladiator’. An unlikely gladiator at best I would say, but in looking back, I am truly humbled by the journey. I have lived and learned from this beast as I have watched others dear [...]

Katy Tx, May 24, 2009–Last night was one of those extra special ones. It wasn’t a planned night. No, it was one of those magical, spontaneous type of evenings. 
I made my way into the kitchen and decided I was up to helping with the evening meal. It was taco night. My kids love taco night. [...]

May 18, 2009- Katy, Tx–If losing a breast seems like a nightmare, well the process of gaining it back is just plain hilarious.
Seriously when I first lost my breast to this cancer I was in shock. I was young, full of vitality and plenty of cleavage! I wasn’t Ms. Hottie or anything like that but [...]

 
Katy, Tx- May 10, 2009-This morning I am sitting here watching my babies sleep. Of course they would argue this point saying they are no longer babies anymore. But to me they will always be my babies no matter where or how far life takes them.
It amazes me how many detours and sudden turns life [...]

Katy, Tx- April 17, 2008–Have you ever felt as if you were having an identity crises? Aren’t those reserved just for mid-life? Well, darn it I sure thought so. It turns out, I was wrong.
Well it happened once upon a night like this:
So there I was, watching TV with my hubby, in my jammies when [...]

Katy, Texas- April 14, 2009–There are times in everyone’s life when the rains begin to fall. At first they may seem to fall gently, soft upon your face. But then you look up, see the clouds opening up wider, the rain falls harder and the winds gust fuller. Suddenly the rain you welcomed has become [...]

By Mel Majoros
Young Adult Breast Cancer Survivor
DX 9/18/07
I used to go to therapy once a week to deal with being a survivor. It did help me, and a while ago my therapist and I were discussing the 7 stages of grief. Let me explain how that all relates to me.
1. Shock and disbelief   Well duh, [...]

April 2, 2009–Katy, Tx….After a long night of fighting cancer cells our superhero is back on the chemo couch.  Suddenly Breast Cancer Woman springs to her feet to face her arch villain, The Beast! They stand toe to toe and eye to eye, circling, pacing with teeth clenched. The Beast reaches for BCW, but she is [...]

Life After The “C” Word
As a young woman I didn’t think too much about breast cancer. I figured that I would deal with it when I was older. I had time to figure it all out later, right? Well later came much sooner than I expected. Twenty came, and so did 30 all was well. [...]

I have learned cancer can be cruel, incredibly overwhelming and at times over powering. I have learned through my journey while there days when you are completely inspired to keep up the fight, there are simply those days when you have no fight left in you. 

I have learned there are parts to this journey where [...]