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Turning 40 During Cancer Treatment

September 24, 2011 by silverpen 13 Comments

Turning 40 During Cancer Treatment The other day, I had the opportunity to attend an incredibly chic fashion dinner.  It was so much fun.  Post… continue reading

Filed Under: Inspired Living & Celebrating Life Tagged With: Breast Cancer, Douglas MacArthur, FBC, Port-A-Cath

A Big Day

May 7, 2011 by silverpen 7 Comments

Before any big event, my dear, beloved mother-in-law used to say to her boys (& then to her grandchildren): “You have a Big Day.”

Today was a big, BIG day! A Silver-Lined day.

Filed Under: Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment Tagged With: FBC, Port-A-Cath, Silver Lining

Chemotherapy 1st Cycle, Almost

December 27, 2010 by silverpen 11 Comments

This morning, I was the first patient this morning at the Santa Barbara Cancer Center. Bright and early. I was nervous, really, really nervous. At… continue reading

Filed Under: Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment Tagged With: ativan, benedryl, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Port-A-Cath

Port-A-Cath Insertion: Follow-up

December 17, 2010 by silverpen 3 Comments

The Port-A-Cath Insertion went very smoothly.  A SL to the day! Let’s just say that with some good medication: Fentanyl (a potent narcotic analgesic) and… continue reading

Filed Under: Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment Tagged With: Breast Cancer, Port-A-Cath

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Hollye’s book, The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer, was published by Simon & Schuster on March 2014. The book is co-authored by her dear friend, photographer Elizabeth Messina. It became a New York Times, Washington Post and LA Times bestseller.

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