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So, Apparently I Had Breast Cancer

For all the Marilyns…

When breast cancer was still something that happened to other people, I watched Marilyn, a friend of mine from elementary school, go…

Feb 2, 2023

For all the Marilyns…

Feb 2, 2023

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So, Apparently I Had Breast Cancer

Today… five years later.

Going through all of my old blog posts in preparation to write a solo show about my breast cancer and BRCA journey was obviously incredibly…

Nov 18, 2021

Today… five years later.

Nov 18, 2021

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So, Apparently I Had Breast Cancer

The On-Going Journey of Surviving Breast Cancer…. and Surviving the Age of COVID

It’s almost the end of breast cancer awareness month, and just past the anniversary of my diagnosis date, which was four years ago. Since…

Oct 27, 2020

The On-Going Journey of Surviving Breast Cancer…. and Surviving the Age of COVID

Oct 27, 2020

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So, Apparently I Had Breast Cancer

So… apparently, I had breast cancer.

Three years ago, I woke up with a knot in my stomach, knowing my life was about to change. Even though everyone I had told about the lump…

Oct 13, 2019

Oct 13, 2019

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So, Apparently I Had Breast Cancer

I have a future… ?

Last week, for the first time in over a year and a half, I was able to take the advanced version of the power yoga class that I went to…

Jul 30, 2018

Jul 30, 2018

Holly Sidell

Post-Cancer PTSD: The Sky is Absolutely, Definitely Falling

I haven’t written anything in a few months, for a few reasons. I had to have another surgery in December — a full hysterectomy and…

Jan 27, 2018

Jan 27, 2018

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So, Apparently I Had Breast Cancer

Reflections On My Year As A Cancer Patient

One year ago today, I got diagnosed with triple negative, stage 2 breast cancer. For those who have followed my blog, you know that even…

Oct 13, 2017

Oct 13, 2017

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So, Apparently I Had Breast Cancer

What it’s like to be a recent breast cancer survivor (hint: it’s a total shit show)

I’m now just about three months out from my last chemo, and almost two from my double mastectomy. I have another surgery in mid July, for…

Jun 14, 2017

Jun 14, 2017

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So, Apparently I Had Breast Cancer

The Cancer Limbo

I’m recovering really well from the double mastectomy. I’ve been up and about, working, driving, seeing friends, doing errands. I’m even…

May 5, 2017

May 5, 2017

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So, Apparently I Had Breast Cancer

Bye Bye, Boobies… a farewell on the eve of my double mastectomy

Chemo is finished, the ultrasound showed no tumor, and I have enjoyed the past few chemo-free weeks, each day getting stronger and more…

Apr 17, 2017

Apr 17, 2017

Holly Sidell

Holly Sidell

Writer. Performer. Health Advocate. Dog Mama. Breast cancer survivor/ovarian cancer “pre-vivor.” Here sharing my journey of healing.

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