Welcome!

I’m known as Wild Rose, and I was diagnosed with breast cancer on January 8, 2008. I had no insurance, and my income, which wasn’t large anyway, had just been cut by 2/3.

I live in Washington State, on the east side (the “Washington Outback”). I owe my life to the Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program (WBCHP), that funds cancer screening and diagnosis for low income women in the state. This program is funded through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the Puget Sound Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation also supports the program annually. Once in this program, I received the testing and diagnosis that confirmed that I had breast cancer; I was immediately transitioned into the state medical program for treatment.

This is my story, my thoughts, and the ideas that I dream up or find elsewhere. I hope that other patients and survivors find solace here. I encourage you to comment here, especially if my thoughts and experiences resonate with you. And post your ideas, too. I’m still gathering those and you’ve probably noticed that I love the LOL Cats for a giggle and the Knitty Titties for a fun, sweet and lighthearted alternative to prosthetic breasts.