Comments on: Regarding My Beautiful Wife http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/ A story of delayed diagnosis and Stage IV Breast Cancer Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:25:08 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: jensloan http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/comment-page-1/#comment-396 jensloan Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:25:08 +0000 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/my-beautiful-wife/#comment-396 I know this message may be extremely late, but I'd still like to extend my condolences for your loss. Your wife seems like such a trooper considering that she was going through so much because of her breast cancer. The love overflowing from this blog post has moved me. You're brave to still continue working on her words after she has passed. I probably won't be able to do it if I were in your shoes. - <a href="http://dailyhealthinformation.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://dailyhealthinformation.blogspot.com/</a> I know this message may be extremely late, but I’d still like to extend my condolences for your loss. Your wife seems like such a trooper considering that she was going through so much because of her breast cancer.

The love overflowing from this blog post has moved me. You’re brave to still continue working on her words after she has passed. I probably won’t be able to do it if I were in your shoes.

- http://dailyhealthinformation.blogspot.com/

]]> By: bambie http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/comment-page-1/#comment-394 bambie Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:04:14 +0000 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/my-beautiful-wife/#comment-394 Michael, I have just spent the whole afternoon reading Karen's blog and I have never laughed or cried as much as I did today. I have been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and every emotion, highs and lows, hot flashes, MRI scans, CT scans that Karen has described, I am now going through. She was an amazing women with a gift which will not be forgotten. I think this blog is amazing and I hope one of these days you will publish her other posts, I know there are many people out there wanting to read more. I know you must miss her terribly, I never knew her and I miss her! Sending prayers and best wishes to you and your family. Michael, I have just spent the whole afternoon reading Karen’s blog and I have never laughed or cried as much as I did today. I have been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and every emotion, highs and lows, hot flashes, MRI scans, CT scans that Karen has described, I am now going through. She was an amazing women with a gift which will not be forgotten. I think this blog is amazing and I hope one of these days you will publish her other posts, I know there are many people out there wanting to read more. I know you must miss her terribly, I never knew her and I miss her! Sending prayers and best wishes to you and your family.

]]> By: Loreo31 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/comment-page-1/#comment-393 Loreo31 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:53:42 +0000 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/my-beautiful-wife/#comment-393 Dear Michael, I came across Karen's blog today as I was researching delayed diagnosis of breast cancer. I have a mass that the radiologist has assessed as "probably benign" and recommended another US in 6 months. It is a fairly large mass with irregular borders. My doctor won't order a biopsy without the radiologist recommendation. After reading Karen's blog - I am going to insist on a biopsy immediately. Her words really touched me and I was so hoping for her to be one of the three to make it. I am so sorry that she didn't. She has left a legacy in her story that we have to be advocates of our own health to ensure a future. I feel that I know her and that I stumbled on to her story for a reason. God bless you and your family Michael. Dear Michael,

I came across Karen’s blog today as I was researching delayed diagnosis of breast cancer. I have a mass that the radiologist has assessed as “probably benign” and recommended another US in 6 months. It is a fairly large mass with irregular borders. My doctor won’t order a biopsy without the radiologist recommendation.

After reading Karen’s blog – I am going to insist on a biopsy immediately. Her words really touched me and I was so hoping for her to be one of the three to make it. I am so sorry that she didn’t.

She has left a legacy in her story that we have to be advocates of our own health to ensure a future. I feel that I know her and that I stumbled on to her story for a reason.

God bless you and your family Michael.

]]> By: Pat James Hanz http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/comment-page-1/#comment-392 Pat James Hanz Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:37:07 +0000 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/my-beautiful-wife/#comment-392 PS I have a blog, too, at http://phanz.wordpress.com It helps a lot to write. PS I have a blog, too, at http://phanz.wordpress.com It helps a lot to write.

]]> By: Pat James Hanz http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/comment-page-1/#comment-391 Pat James Hanz Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:36:29 +0000 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/my-beautiful-wife/#comment-391 I am not sure if you are checking back here now and hope that you are living a full life now. I stumbled upon this account and am very thankful that Karen took the time to write. Her descriptions make me feel less alone. I am fortunate as I have stage 1 breast cancer with HER2 complications, but have a good prognosis. I found the lump myself and pushed the medical institution to hurry and get me in and into treatment. I had a faulty initial diagnosis, too. The huge lesson is that it is our health and, therefore, ours to advocate LOUDLY! It is always good to remember that every life leaves its imprint an has value to those that follow. Thank you. I am not sure if you are checking back here now and hope that you are living a full life now. I stumbled upon this account and am very thankful that Karen took the time to write. Her descriptions make me feel less alone. I am fortunate as I have stage 1 breast cancer with HER2 complications, but have a good prognosis. I found the lump myself and pushed the medical institution to hurry and get me in and into treatment. I had a faulty initial diagnosis, too. The huge lesson is that it is our health and, therefore, ours to advocate LOUDLY! It is always good to remember that every life leaves its imprint an has value to those that follow. Thank you.

]]> By: jillianstaats http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/comment-page-1/#comment-388 jillianstaats Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:36:12 +0000 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/my-beautiful-wife/#comment-388 Dear Michael- I am an intern at Breast Cancer Network of Strength. I came across Karen's blog while doing some research for the company. I was instantly hooked by her humor! I found myself laughing out loud, and nervously grasping the edge of my seat as I read her candid descriptions of tests, doctors, and treatments. I found myself abandoning work to read this blog, feeling more and more that if I ever got the chance to meet this charming gal we would be instant friends. 10 minutes ago when I finally reached the end of her posts, I burst into tears. I am only 21 years old, and until reading her story not even working for this organization taught me what it truly means to live with breast cancer. I was hypnotized to learn what it is REALLY LIKE to have chemotherapy. She answered questions I never had the nerve to ask survivors. I think of Karen on a daily basis--while strolling through Target, walking my own dog. At first she terrified me- because she is so strong, and I doubt I could face the decisions she made in the same way. Last week for the first time I had a doctor teach me how to do a self breast exam. I imagined her cracking a joke as my doctor's cold hands felt around, and wished i was as witty. I just wanted you to know that she has touched my life. Sincerely, Jillian. Dear Michael-
I am an intern at Breast Cancer Network of Strength. I came across Karen’s blog while doing some research for the company.
I was instantly hooked by her humor! I found myself laughing out loud, and nervously grasping the edge of my seat as I read her candid descriptions of tests, doctors, and treatments. I found myself abandoning work to read this blog, feeling more and more that if I ever got the chance to meet this charming gal we would be instant friends. 10 minutes ago when I finally reached the end of her posts, I burst into tears.

I am only 21 years old, and until reading her story not even working for this organization taught me what it truly means to live with breast cancer. I was hypnotized to learn what it is REALLY LIKE to have chemotherapy. She answered questions I never had the nerve to ask survivors.

I think of Karen on a daily basis–while strolling through Target, walking my own dog. At first she terrified me- because she is so strong, and I doubt I could face the decisions she made in the same way.
Last week for the first time I had a doctor teach me how to do a self breast exam. I imagined her cracking a joke as my doctor’s cold hands felt around, and wished i was as witty.
I just wanted you to know that she has touched my life.

Sincerely,
Jillian.

]]> By: Anthony http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/comment-page-1/#comment-385 Anthony Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:48:56 +0000 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/my-beautiful-wife/#comment-385 Thank you for sharing this tragic news with us. I am so sorry. No one should ever have to lose a loved one to breast cancer. I hope to read Karen's other posts, but I also hope to hear from you. Your experience would be invaluable to other men in the same situation. That's part of what I want to do with MenForaCause.org - to provide support and community for men in this difficult situation. If you would ever be interested in sharing with our community, please contact me. My thoughts are with you and your family. Karen was an amazing woman. Sincerely, Anthony Thank you for sharing this tragic news with us. I am so sorry. No one should ever have to lose a loved one to breast cancer. I hope to read Karen’s other posts, but I also hope to hear from you. Your experience would be invaluable to other men in the same situation. That’s part of what I want to do with MenForaCause.org – to provide support and community for men in this difficult situation. If you would ever be interested in sharing with our community, please contact me. My thoughts are with you and your family. Karen was an amazing woman.

Sincerely,
Anthony

]]> By: jenchele http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/comment-page-1/#comment-376 jenchele Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:11:24 +0000 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/my-beautiful-wife/#comment-376 Michael, I am so very, very sorry. You probably don't remember me, but I met you when we were young careerists in dallas in 2006. I have been following Karen's blog ever since and always kept checking back. It broke my heart when I found your post. I didn't know her, but how I wish I had. She was an amazing woman and you all were blessed to have her in your lives. She will be missed. Michele Alvarez Michael, I am so very, very sorry. You probably don’t remember me, but I met you when we were young careerists in dallas in 2006. I have been following Karen’s blog ever since and always kept checking back. It broke my heart when I found your post. I didn’t know her, but how I wish I had. She was an amazing woman and you all were blessed to have her in your lives. She will be missed.
Michele Alvarez

]]> By: morganne http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/karen-blodgett-george/comment-page-1/#comment-375 morganne Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:24:44 +0000 http://fighting-breast-cancer.com/06/07/my-beautiful-wife/#comment-375 Dear Michael, I am so very sorry. I didn't know Karen and I don't know you, however from reading her blog it was very clear how much she loved you. Thank you for this latest post, which must have been so difficult for you to write. I really appreciate that you will continue to post the rest of Karen's words. I think Karen's blog is the best one I've ever read. I can't explain how much her words mean to me and how much I appreciate her sense of humour, her honesty, and her wonderful writing. Thank you for the song too. It's such a beautiful song and I will play it over & over and even though it makes me cry cause it reminds me of the terrible loss of Karen, a truly amazing person, it also makes me smile. kindest regards, Morganne Dear Michael,
I am so very sorry. I didn’t know Karen and I don’t know you, however from reading her blog it was very clear how much she loved you.
Thank you for this latest post, which must have been so difficult for you to write. I really appreciate that you will continue to post the rest of Karen’s words. I think Karen’s blog is the best one I’ve ever read. I can’t explain how much her words mean to me and how much I appreciate her sense of humour, her honesty, and her wonderful writing.
Thank you for the song too. It’s such a beautiful song and I will play it over & over and even though it makes me cry cause it reminds me of the terrible loss of Karen, a truly amazing person, it also makes me smile.
kindest regards,
Morganne

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