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    This is my little corner of cyberspace, where I can natter on about all manner of topics from issues to idiosyncrasies, passions to pet peeves, things I love (family, dogs, books, travel, chocolate, bacon) to things I hate (intolerance - I won't tolerate it, things without chocolate or bacon), and yes... cancer. I've had it three times so I get to talk about it. Mostly because I believe that demystifying anything is the way towards understanding and endurance. Maybe by talking about it, I can make it a little less scary for you, if you have to go through it.

    But don't, okay?

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    PS: No, that's not my wedding dress. I was in a vintage fashion show. I don't look much like that. But isn't the dress pretty?

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