Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Diagnosis. Surgery. Treatment. Recovery. Anniversaries. Where does it end? You have cancer. Words I never thought I would hear. On October 5, 2012, my world changed. One day I was healthy and the next day I had cancer. Breast cancer was not in my family until that...
Sep 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
When I lost my hair from treatment, I wanted a wig to wear. My knowledge of wigs was limited, I did not google or research what to look for. I made an appointment at a local wig store and brought a few friends with me whom I knew I could trust to give me honest...
Jul 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Do you remember when you used talcum powder to cool off or dry off. I remember when baby powder came out in a lavender scent, I was excited because I love lavender. I am going to admit, I dusted my undies in it. Cool and refreshing. Did you know that talc and asbestos...
Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Looking for the right bra for your body can be very confusing. I feel that every bra fitter has their own way of measuring and fitting bras. That is alright, there is nothing wrong with fitting the best way that you know how to. Here is my opinion on bra fitting,...
Dec 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
She Let Go – Rev. Safire Rose She let go. Without a thought or a word, she let go. She let go of the fear. She let go of the judgments. She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head. She let go of the committee of indecision within her. She let go...
Oct 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
On October 5, 2012 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. That was five years ago and I remember every word and emotion that went along with that phone call. In November, the fourteenth to be exact, it will be five years since the cancer was cut from my body. My five...
Aug 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Today I went for a bone scan. It is the first scan I have had since the initial scans I had upon diagnosis. I have had some back pain for a while now, maybe 8 months. However, this last year of my life has been pretty stressful and I have a mattress from IKEA...
Aug 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
The other day I was speaking to a friend, on his leg was a tattoo that said “save the hooters”. I inquired about the tattoo and he said it was a golf tournament for breast cancer. Of course it was. I think it is great that organizations raise money for breast cancer....
Jul 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
I was reading an article in an online magazine I get monthly and this was one of the topics. Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF). I know that this is a real thing, from dealing with it myself and hearing about it from other cancer graduates. Many ask if the exhaustion ever...
Jun 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The heart of PurelyGorgeous is to serve and teach women about natural skin care as well as colour cosmetics. It is to show women a NEW way of doing makeup that is good for you and for your skin. It is teaching women to love themselves as they were created and...
May 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
The thing with me and my cancer is that I never thought that I could die…that this was it. Even after being diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma, it never even fazed me. I guess I’ve always been a positive person. I like to laugh my way through...
May 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
We are not a gift shop and we are not a maternity store. No, cancer is not a gift. Unexpectedly, it changed my focus on what life is about. It changed my views on how I was living my life and I knew I needed to do something different. So, I opened a store to help...
Apr 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Support people are the people in your life that have not slowly moved away since you were diagnosed with cancer. In a positive sense, it results in thinning out the social responsibilities that a person has. I do not see a negative, for me, the people that became...
Apr 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Recently, I have had many customers ask me questions about their therapies and doctor visits. The theme seems to be why this and not that? Why does this doctor prescribe this, but my friends doctor did not? Why is there not a standard protocol, a checklist? I also get...
Mar 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
My friend Kristina nominated me for a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce award and I thought it was a long shot – the Spirit of Winnipeg Awards, Businesses that make Winnipeg better. This year they received the most nominations they have had in eight years, eight...
Feb 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Prior to being diagnosed with breast cancer, I was a very active person. I had become addicted to boxing about four years prior. The sport, the community and the workouts were fantastic. I was very dedicated, 5 mornings a week at 6:45 am. That’s hardcore. I did...
Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
In this last week or so, I have had a few women come in the store and they are getting ready for their first round of chemotherapy. Purchasing head wear and trying on wigs because they know they will be losing their hair. I have been thinking of what to write for this...
Jan 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Once diagnosed with breast cancer an enormous amount of information is thrown your way and often there is limited time to make some very life altering decisions. If you are having a mastectomy or a lumpectomy, the shape or existence of your breast is going to change....
Jan 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
I do a lot of reading about cancer. Sometimes it is simple Face Book posts, other times it is articles in credible magazines, and sometimes I research deeper. Articles, memoirs, or really anything written by someone who has gone through cancer, including myself, have...
Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many women are afraid of their first mammogram, but there is no need to worry. By taking a few minutes each day for a week preceding the exam and doing the following exercises, you will be totally prepared for the test and best of all, you can do these simple...
Dec 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Christmas Wishes For All Written, December 24, 2012 The Compression Garment Diaries. Time with family is what is most important during these next few days. I hope that you all enjoy the moments with your loved ones over the holidays. Forget about your to do lists,...
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