Matt and I are famous!

Well, not really. But, we were on TV! See if you can spot us in a sea of orange and black (we're the ones in the red and black). It was a fun game and great to see some Bulldogs...but we lost.

Did you find us?

What died on your head?

I know what you're thinking: That hideous monster has to be a wig. Sadly, it is my real hair.

Now, we all know the perils of breast cancer: excruciating treatment, body-altering surgeries and constant fear of recurrence. But, no one ever talks about the hair. I know it's horrible to talk about, much less witness on a daily basis (poor Matt). However, we must talk about this! When your hair grows back after chemo, it comes back CURLY. I don't mean cute, Sarah Jessica Parker curly. No, more like Napoleon Dynamite curly!

What else must I endure? When will my life (and my hair) it go back to normal?

Check your boobies...with your friends!

Last night I was watching a local (well, it was Seattle) news special about breast cancer. They featured a woman who created an organization called "Check your Boobies." She is a breast cancer survivor and an advocate for BSEs (Breast Self Examinations). Additionally, she organizes Boobie Parties! What could be more fun than a boobie party?! I encourage you to check out her web site (FYI, this site does have a bare boobie on it...just in case you're at work) to learn more about this organization and, perhaps, get some tips on organizing your own boobie party. They even have a monthly BSE reminder email that you can sign up for. I encourage all you ladies that still have your boobies to sign up for this email service. It might just save your life!

Here's an interesting article about the excess of breast cancer products. Note: you may have to watch a commercial to view the article but it's totally worth it. Thanks to Matt for sending it my way.

Heaven's pools are.......Empty?

I don't know if any of you recall my "Life's Joys" post from last year regarding cheese dip. I naively made the assumption that cheese dip is a staple in every Mexican restaurant from coast to coast. Unfortunately, I learned that I was horribly wrong! Matt and I have been to countless Mexican restaurants in Oregon, and we have yet to visit one that offers cheese dip on the menu. What's more, none of my new friends (they are from all over the country, but not the South) have never heard of cheese dip. They think that I am talking about the pump cheese you find at the movies. And they also think that I am quite crazy to be obsessing about liquid white cheese. So, if anyone out there lives in the Pacific Northwest and knows where I can find some cheese dip, PLEASE let me know. I am going through withdrawals here!

On a side note, I was happy to learn that I am not the only person obsessed with cheese dip. I found this very informative web site regarding the subject. Enjoy!

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) there is a deluge of everything breast cancer. Personally, I find the breast cancer awareness toilet tissue a bit excessive. I mean, if toilet tissue is going to raise cancer awareness, shouldn't it be for colon cancer? Just a thought. Anyways, there's a lot of merchandise out there. If you decide to do some purchasing, please do your homework to ensure your hard-earned money is being used appropriately.

However, one great thing about BCAM is the stories that run in the national magazines. I have received two in particular that are quite moving in their own ways.

The first is a photo essay about one women's journey with BC, particularly with her mastectomies and reconstruction. If any of you have ever wondered what that was really like, this essay will give you some good insights.



Secondly, if you'd like to bear all for breast cancer, consider contributing a photograph to the 4th Annual Blogger Boobie-Thon. Everyone can participate, even the fellas (see below).



Thanks to Melinda and Matt for the links!

Enjoy BCAM and check your girls, girls!

Update

Hello, friends!

Since I cannot think of any clever breast cancer related posts at the moment, I thought that I'd give everyone an update.

The field school that I went to last week was great! I learned a lot and got my mind off of everything breast cancer for a change. As soon as I get pics I will post them.

I am starting school for serious tomorrow! Wish me luck. I hope that the writing skills that I have fine tuned over the past year here will allow me to be an exceptional graduate student and stellar research paper writer :) I am also leaving for Portland, OR after class tomorrow for the National Trust for Historic Preservation conference.

My hair is insanely curly and somewhat long. I promise that a picture, along with one of the girls, is forthcoming.

I hope that everyone is doing well. I miss all you Georgians and still rely on everyone's wonderful comments to keep me going (so, keep 'em coming). I have found that the post treatment period of cancer is the hardest....more on that later.

Love,
Sarah

Back to School

Well, sort of. Tomorrow, I am off to Historic Preservation Summer Camp...weeeee! Actually, it's better known at the Pacific Northwest Field School. I am so excited and a bit nervous about going back to school. Wish me luck!

Remember this guy?

I do, unfortunately. A year ago, I was struggling with my first chemotherapy treatment...Damn dragon! Feel like reminiscing? Check out the original post.

Buzzy Booberson

While searching for information on a BC support group called Boobees, I found this hilarious website. Apparently, these ladies like to make prints of their breasts and create artwork for coffee mugs, t-shirts and magnets. 50% of the profits go to BC research. However, if you're feeling creative, you can create your own! I wonder what a print of my girls would look like seeing that I have no nippies...Hmmmm, maybe something like this:



Kristina, this post is for you!

Young Women Sought for Study

I read about this study about a month ago and decided to participate. It's the least that I can do for young women who might be affected by this disease. If you or someone you know is a young breast cancer survivor, I encourage you or her to participate. It might just spare our daughters from this disease.

A call for proposals

So folks, it appears that my journey with breast cancer is over. (Well, I still need some nippies, but they can wait.) I need to know what I should do with The Tit Offensive. I would like your thoughts. Should I close down the site? Try to get other girls to contribute? What?

Happy Birthday!

That's right, folks! Wednesday I welcomed new and improved boobies into the world. They still have that "newborn" look, but I am certain that they will get a lot cuter as they get older. Thanks for your thoughts and comments!

Pictures coming soon! (I'm sure that you're wondering if I'm serious or not. I guess you have to check back and see.)

Good-bye Bionic Boob Girl!

Sad but true. Bionic Boob Girl will retire tomorrow around 12:45 PM as I'm off for my FINAL surgery (that's a total of 6 in a year)! Basically, I'm getting your standard boob job with nipple reconstruction. Isn't that exciting?! My plastic surgeon decided against the silicone implants, so I'm going with saline. She will also construct new nipples! Apparently, I will always be cold. Not such a bad thing according to the Sex and the City girls.

Wish me luck!

Tune in to the boob-tube tonight

Tune in to Dateline NBC on Friday evening, June 24, to see scenes from the 5th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, hosted last February by YSC and Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC). The segment follows a young breast cancer survivor as she battles several recurrences and copes with issues of body image and self-image.

Check your local listings for exact time.

via The Young Survival Coalition

Whatcha think?

How do you like the new site? Let me know what you think! A special thanks goes to my FH for the redesign.

Second-Hand Smoke Linked to Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women

Researchers from the Public Health Agency of Canada, reported in the May 31, 2005 online issue of the International Journal of Cancer that long-term exposure to second-hand smoke may increase the risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women. In an analysis of data from 20 published studies examining the relationship of passive smoking to breast cancer, investigators found a 27% increase in breast cancer risk among non-smoking women who experienced long-term exposure to second-hand smoke, for all studies combined. While several factors differentiated the study outcomes, the quality of the second-hand smoke measures accounted for the greatest variation between studies, with studies that collected quantitative long-term information finding the strongest link between passive smoking and breast cancer. The authors found that, in the five studies with the most complete exposure measures, the breast cancer risk increased by 90%. (Medical News Today, 6/3/05) Via the Young Survival Coalition.

Where the hell are you, Sarah?

This is probably what you've been wondering, right? I'm here, but busy!!

Matt is busily putting the final touches on a new and improved Tit Offensive website. I am very excited about it so keep checking back!

As far as I'm concerned, my final reconstruction surgery is on July 6th, four days and a year after they told me I had breast cancer. What a year it's been!

More posts soon...promise!!

Dear Pervert,

Note: I am reposting this since Matt referenced it today on thedayjobs.com.



This is a website about BREAST CANCER. You won't find any "Young Tits" or "Growing Boobs" on this site. But, since you're here, please tell all the women in your life to check their girls, no matter how old they are because, as you may learn on this site, breast cancer can affect even the youngest of women (but, maybe not quite as young as the women you're looking for). Chances are, you probably aren't very close to any women since you're searching for "Girls going through puberty" + "Tits," but if by some miraculous event you are, they can learn how to do a BSE here.

Love,
Sarah

PS - If you're not a pervert and one of my gracious supporters, let me explain. At the bottom of this webpage, you will find a little icon entitled "site meter." The sit

e meter monitors this website to let me know how many hits it receives and how people are referred to the site. More often than not, people are referred here by searching for the most interesting items. Below are some recent examples.

Cup H Boobs
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Pre-teen Boobs
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HIT THE ROAD, LADIES

Thanks to my dad for forwarding this article. Here's another good reason to start exercising.