Author Archives: Sarah

Everyone keeps asking what they can do to help me during this difficult time and as crass as it sounds – shopping at my store is the best way to support me. When my wonderful friends at Nice Shoes heard … Continue reading →

It’s been a crazy time since my breast cancer diagnosis. I barely know what day it is… Things have been so crazy that Gerry and I forgot our 17th wedding anniversary. Gerry’s Mum reminded us … yeesh. I’m so lucky … Continue reading →

Have I talked to you about insurance? About 8 years ago Gerry started riding motorcycles and I told him he had to get Life Insurance. Around that same time my friend Cheryl was training to be a life insurance person? … Continue reading →

I watched Pink Ribbons last night. Fantastic documentary… I highly recommend everyone  watch it. It made me feel furious, outraged and emboldened. I know this blog has suddenly become all boobs all the time but get used to it. It’s … Continue reading →

Just got an e-mail from my buddy Holly who works with Henna Heals in Toronto. They specialize in creating temporary henna art for people experiencing hair loss. Henna Heals also works with woman who have had breast loss. Watch! 🙂 … Continue reading →

Well… I’m on the cancer train now. I met with my surgeon on Thursday. He’s the guy who cuts out the cancer … he took a long look at my breast and told me I didn’t have enough breast tissue … Continue reading →

I got this letter from Suzy today. Totally made my day… 🙂 Dear Sarah, I just want to thank you for sharing your experience publicly. I did my first self exam because of you and actually found a lump! I … Continue reading →

Since coming out of the Cancer Closet I’ve had lots of people (men & woman) asking me what I meant when I described my breasts as thick. What I mean is that they’re dense. What does that mean? It’s like … Continue reading →

What a roller-coaster this last week has been … up down and up again. Coming out of the Cancer Closet on Thursday was the best thing for me. The last couple of weeks since my needle biopsy I really felt … Continue reading →

Had my first melt-down last night. I don’t know why but during the day I feel fine. I have an “I can do this” feeling and then as soon as the sun goes down I start to panic. “What if … Continue reading →