Tag Archives: breast cancer

One Month of Waiting

Posted on May 9, 2006 by Neil

  During the last month, I haven’t been very good at commenting on blogs, answering emails, or returning calls.  After I wrote a post about accompanying Sophia to her mammogram, nothing was found on the mammogram or the ultra-sound.  We were ecstatic.  … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Mammogram

Posted on April 5, 2006 by Neil

This afternoon, I  accompanied Sophia  to Cedars Sinai for her mammogram.   There were six other women of varying ages in the waiting room.  As I played "Virtual Darts" on my cellphone, Sophia talked with the other women.  One woman complained … Continue reading →

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Citizen of the Month Wants a Cure

Posted on October 25, 2005 by Neil

Sophia:  "Neilochka, you certainly love writing about my breasts on your blog, don’t you?" Neil:  "Of course.  They’re the most exciting things I’ve had to play with since my Etch-A-Sketch." Note to God:  Are you crazy?  Why did you create … Continue reading →

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Revlon Run/Walk LA

Posted on May 8, 2005 by Neil

The Los Angeles Revlon Run/Walk was great.  There were 50,000 participants, all there to raise money and awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. I walked with S and the Wellness Community of the South Bay. Thanks, Mom, for reminding me … Continue reading →

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Wear Awareness Bracelet, Meet Women

Posted on April 5, 2005 by Neil

Recently, I’ve noticed that unattached women — strangers — have been friendly to me, even initiating conversations. These strange occurrences have taken place in a Starbucks, a supermarket, and even a crowded Century City elevator.  What I couldn’t figure out … Continue reading →

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