Monthly Archives: September 2020

Breast Cancer – Following Radiation

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

I finished my radiation in October 2018. The side effects, thankfully were minimal. I had a small amount of sun-burn type skin around my breast, and of course my 3 little tattoos. There is a permanent tan under my armpit, … Continue reading →

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Do I or Don’t I – How to Decide

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

How does a person decide whether to leave work for good, or just take a break? Do you stay for the money, the benefits, the chance for promotion? Do you leave for your health, your family, your sanity? All good … Continue reading →

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Maybe God Wanted us to Meet the Wrong People

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

Originally posted Monday, 20 August 2012 I’m not even sure where I got this one, so unfortunately, I can’t give credit where credit is due. It is a very good perspective on people and how they affect us. Maybe God … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer – The Radiation

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

Just to keep everyone up to speed I thought I’d give you a quick summary of where we are. I had my regular screening mammogram in March, followed by a diagnostic mammogram, followed by an ultrasound, followed by a biopsy, … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer – had the lumpectomy, now what?

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

After waiting the required 2 weeks I got the results from the biopsy of the lumpectomy. (Wow that is a bit of a tongue twister). The results were good. There was no actual cancer in the cells that they removed. … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer – the Lumpectomy

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

I got my appointment for my lumpectomy. It was June 8, it was very quickly after my diagnosis which was May 29. The doctor that was doing the surgery had an opening, but there was a catch. Because it was … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer – after the biopsy

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

Had my appointment scheduled for 2 weeks after the biopsy procedure.  When they say, the waiting is the hard part, they aren’t kidding!  It was 2 weeks of pure anxiety.  Trying to keep yourself busy and not think about “the … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer – the biopsy

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

After my screening mammogram, diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound, the next step was the biopsy. “They found something in the mammogram that needs following up” they said. There was a group of cells that they didn’t like and they wanted to … Continue reading →

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Breast cancer – Get your mammograms – annually!

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

Probably the most important event in my life in the last few years was being diagnosed with breast cancer 29 May 2018. (Funny how I used the exact date and not just the year.  Guess it’s one that will forever … Continue reading →

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Ed Pretty – Wood Artist

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Arlene Pretty

Originally posted 3 July 2013 Let me introduce you to an outstanding artist, Ed Pretty.  I love his work, all of it, always have and always will.  Unfortunately because the medium he uses was a trade for many years most … Continue reading →

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