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BCO In Memoriam thread, Part 2
(The original BCO In Memoriam thread started by Milica has gotten too long and is difficult to load or make additions. We need to start Part 2 of this thread, starting 5/3, 2023 to make it easier to load in this new platform. The Original thread (Part 1) will remain and can be accessed for viewing but will not allow for…
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Honoring my mom through poetry
My mom died of breast cancer in January of 1978, seven years after her diagnosis. I was 30. She was 50. I was diagnosed December of 2022. I've written a book of poetry about her cancer and mine. The poems "talk" to each other. I'm proud to honor her in this way and hope to read from the book throughout the breast cancer…
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Spookiesmom
Hi everyone, I hope it's ok to post this here. It's taken me a long while to get up the courage to post anything. I'm spookiesmom's daughter. I've read a few of your kind comments about her passing both here and in some of the other threads. Today is her birthday, though, so I just kinda wanted to… I don't know…. read some…
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Remembering Shannen Doherty: Her Breast Cancer Story
Remembering Shannen Doherty: Her Breast Cancer Story July 19, 2024 Through her podcast, social media, and openness with the media, Doherty offered the public an intimate look at her experience with breast cancer that spread to her brain. Read more…
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In Memoriam List from the BCO Community
[Note May 4, 2023: Due to its length and difficulty to load and make additions, we have closed this discussion. A new thread has been created by @celia088. If you would like a name to be added to the list, please visit the BCO In Memoriam thread, Part 2.]…
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Grief in the Digital Era: Mourning A Virtual Friend
Ive written this article to both reflect on the passing of a long-term BCO member of the IBC forums, and examine how possibly we can deal with grief in our digital world where true identity is masked by an avatar. https://advancedbreastcancer.net/living/grieving-virtual-friend/
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Maria Elena is back home with Father God
Tomorrow at exactly 9.43 am local central time, will mark one week since my mother left to go back home to God Almighty. She was 73 springs old, merciful, joyful, pious, and devout. Her agony started in December 2021, however, we, her daughters are too fucking stubborn to just let her go, so we clung to her and pulled her…
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Erin Wall, 44, Dies; Acclaimed Soprano in Mozart and Strauss
Another loss to MBC. "Found to have cancer in late 2017, Ms. Wall was in treatment for much of 2018, but she continued to perform amid surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation. She maintained her appearances until earlier this year, when her cancer returned and the coronavirus pandemic caused performances to be canceled…
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With Gratitude, for Julie
Thank you to everyone on these forums for the wisdom and knowledge they imparted. My wife, Julie, was diagnosed stage IV at 55 and with treatments got 5 years of life. It was a roller coaster at times; but witnessing the real-life experiences here helped us to navigate the side effects and medical choices. I did write up…
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5 Months from Graduation and Moms passed away
I never expected to be on this part of the forum. When my mom was first diagnosed in September of last year this website was the first I turned to. It gave me so much hope and optimism, that reading all the stories have me enough courage to tell my mom who used these stories to uplift her own spirits. My mother passed away…
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I miss my mom, susan3
My mom died on Friday. I miss her so much. If you knew her and have anything to share about her please do so. I am craving learning more about her. She had BC for 17 years, the last 7 years with mets. She was tough as nails and fought with treatments until literally the last 10 days of her life. It's so surreal right now.…
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Christine Kay NY Times editor
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Kay Ms. Kay developed the idea for the 9/11 Portraits in Grief columns for The New York Times. As a native New Yorker, and one who knew too many who lost their lives on that horrible day, I have found comfort in the portraits. Knowing that those lives lost will always be…
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An inspiration for more than 20 years.
http://www.news-record.com/news/article_cd86c41c-2598-11e3-b7d2-0019bb30f31a.html This wonderful lady, my cousin's wife, inspired so many people. Please read her story.
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Remembering Kandy 1/18/2018
LINK TO OBITUARY AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR OUR FRIEND http://m.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary-preview.aspx?n=Kandie-Hatfield&lc=7294&pid=187906517&mid=7732027 There is also an online guest book. Don’t feel shy about signing it - I’m sure it will comfort her husband and children to hear from us. I am planning to…
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Remembering Ebru
I did not know Ebru, but I when I read of her passing in Nov 2017, I felt like someone punch me in my gut, I cry many times. I miss her posts, I think about her every time I visit BCO. Her beautiful thoughts, her generosity in sharing and helping others, her sheer positive spirit soared amongst us all, and continues to do…
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Condolences Re: Memoriam Thread
I'm starting this thread so we have a chance to express our condolences for those noted on the Memoriam thread, without having to clutter up that sacred space. (If not appropriate mods please delete.
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Coping during the Holidays
It has been almost 10 months since my brother's passing. Not a day goes by where he isn't thought of with bittersweet tears or a fleeting laugh about something he once said. The holidays have been especially hard on my mom. Neither of us put up any Christmas decorations this year, except for a small tree by his picture. My…
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Missing My Mom
This is weird for me, I barely talk to my family or friends about stuff that is on my mind, but somehow decided that maybe finding a site where people are going through the same thing might be more comforting. I am a 21 senior in college hopefully going to graduate in May. On February 3, 2011 I lost my mom (and only true…
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Michelle Marsh
Michelle was a news anchor in the NYC area until the mid 1990s. She worked at WCBS and then later at WNBC. She died earlier this week in Connecticut of "complications from breast cancer." She was 63.
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mathematics Nobel prize winner dies of breast cancer at 40😞
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-40617094
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Veggy
For our Veggy (Valerie ELizabeth Graham) November 12 2013
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Making artwork honoring the 40,290 women who passed away in 2015
As a textile artist and bc survivor, I started an art project honoring all the women who passed away in 2015. The number, I found online, and decided to celebrate each of the women. I really cound not put my heard around the number, 40,290, but once I began the project found it overwhelming. I slowly wrap a sewing thread…
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*** WALL OF ANGELS ***
When I first created the "THE GARDEN OF ANGELS" post never I thought that such important post would ever be lost... but apparently it was; I asked for "it" to be "pinned" to no response, and before I took my break from this site, I had asked the Moderators to find it, but again never received an answer. That post was…
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In Memoriam
This thread is a discussion for how to handle acknowledging members who have departed. Please see the In Memoriam List from the BCO Community thread to add a member's or a loved one's name to the list. Thank you.
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Was looking at the names of those who have left us.
I went back to time I first came to BCO, and I saw Tinkerbell and Sprite's names listed. And I cried. So many years ago. Yet I remember them from when I first came here. SO many have passed since then, too, and I cried more. Some I will never forget. They are a couple of those, because they are the first ladies I remember…
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Lori (bourscheid) is an angel 👼
Lori passed away last night, Sept 19. Her family was with her. She is survived by her two adult children and husband, and many people who loved her. I met her outside of the forums, but we connected here because I recognized her name. In her memory, I am posting one of her many nature photographs. Her photography won…
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Article - The Space Between Mourning and Grief
This is a thought-provoking article from the recent Atlantic magazine. warmest healing wishes, Stephanie The Space Between Mourning and Grief Social media has made it easy to share condolences after a death—but it hasn't led to an online culture that's more sensitive about loss. Claire Wilmot June 8, 2016…
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In memory of redwolf8812
On February 23, 2014, Penny Knowles began a new thread on the BCO message board. It was called "Amen for the Morning," and it included prayers of praise, petition, and gratitude. But, most of all, it was a celebration of life. Despite the fact that Penny's cancer had metastasized to her liver and that she struggled to…
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Linda3
On Saturday we lost a kind and loving person........Linda3 has left us and gone on to be with the other BCO Angels...........my heart is broken, and I will miss her so much...........she was a light in the dark, and a spirt that raised you up when you were down........I will never forget her... Please pray for her family…
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Our Dear, Wonderful, Funny - MaryWH
I just heard from Mary's beautiful daughter Rachel. She said, " My mom went to be with Jesus". She passed about an hour ago. She always loved my turkey pictures and encouraged me when I was down. I will miss you Mary, rest in peace and have a party with Jesus for us.