tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post4478659762887092271..comments2024-03-18T00:18:39.185-07:00Comments on I Kicked Cancer's Ass: Working Girl With CancerMeaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09225824099156032765noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-64080061118645774532008-09-28T06:25:00.000-07:002008-09-28T06:25:00.000-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog and saying hi. Tha...Thanks for stopping by my blog and saying hi. Thanks for sharing a very personal time in your life with us!BITR Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15439193862175245432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-56062146463695883532008-09-25T14:53:00.000-07:002008-09-25T14:53:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing such a private story with all o...Thanks for sharing such a private story with all of your readers.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446290823163481754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-1017506557001987282008-09-25T09:01:00.000-07:002008-09-25T09:01:00.000-07:00awesome writing piece!awesome writing piece!Obsessedwithlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380238318591492257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-56586445150455499712008-09-24T19:04:00.000-07:002008-09-24T19:04:00.000-07:00Thanks for swinging by my blog!You are very inspir...Thanks for swinging by my blog!<BR/><BR/>You are very inspiring and Congrats on winning your battle!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00323271603837121132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-18480465242645258012008-09-24T16:43:00.000-07:002008-09-24T16:43:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing your story. When I had my secon...Thanks for sharing your story. When I had my second child there was another new mum in the hospital who had had cervical cancer twice. Never stop educating, thats my motto.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog too.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777307445206154909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-11609511875570644772008-09-24T16:32:00.000-07:002008-09-24T16:32:00.000-07:00I'm glad you shared this with us. It's definitely...I'm glad you shared this with us. It's definitely very inspirational. You're a strong woman and I love your blog. Thanks for visiting my blog too, I really appreciate it. I'm so glad that you kicked cancer's ass!<BR/><BR/>Miriam :)MOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681399372881879823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-19865147824936748722008-09-24T07:42:00.000-07:002008-09-24T07:42:00.000-07:00You are inspiring. I'm impressed with your determi...You are inspiring. I'm impressed with your determination and tenacity. You totally rock!! Big C didn't break you down but you made yourself even stronger. I'm impressed.Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-86134489403859380912008-09-24T06:25:00.000-07:002008-09-24T06:25:00.000-07:00Hi! I found you through SITS, and thought I'd chec...Hi! I found you through SITS, and thought I'd check out your blog. I run a cancer project from my home. I will hope you will check out my blog.<BR/>I was also hoping that I could feature you on my Fabulous Feature Friday? I love your story.<BR/><BR/>Hope to hear from you soon,<BR/><BR/>Angie<BR/>www.nanasboxnonprofit.blogspot.comAngiDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574612229120039284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-79677790811035804092008-09-24T06:19:00.000-07:002008-09-24T06:19:00.000-07:00I think they lost out on a great post!! This is w...I think they lost out on a great post!! This is wonderful and definitely something us "working girls" need to hear!Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11115783029879349003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-81296353484845454162008-09-23T23:33:00.000-07:002008-09-23T23:33:00.000-07:00Well, Just take my words as similar to what others...Well, Just take my words as similar to what others wrote here. Truly inspirational and motivational..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-14865764900378719962008-09-23T21:30:00.000-07:002008-09-23T21:30:00.000-07:00I guess I kinda get why they didn't post it, b...I guess I kinda get why they didn't post it, but I kinda think they should've. It shows the desire and drive of the "working girl" survivor. That's work in itself! Not on the same level, but just as important.<BR/><BR/>You rock <3<BR/>MorganMorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898058679599165480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-66372499324278899322008-09-23T20:31:00.000-07:002008-09-23T20:31:00.000-07:00Unbelievable how similar your cancer diagnosis was...Unbelievable how similar your cancer diagnosis was to my husbands experience being diagnosed with colon cancer. I think because both of you were young they didn't look for that "zebra", but unfortunately it was. Fighting cancer is the hardest and most important work you will ever do! My husband is just like you, a fighter, an optimist, and a darned hard worker. Keep up the fight.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I would love to post. I'm not a writer, just a mom of 7 who loves her family and fights side by side with her husband. Just tell me what you're thinking and I'll try.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129230189598227907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-74174819252698201282008-09-23T18:56:00.000-07:002008-09-23T18:56:00.000-07:00In my opinion "working" on getting well from cance...In my opinion "working" on getting well from cancer is harder than any other job out there. You may not get a fat check at the end of the week. Being well is worth way more than money. Obviously, they have different priorities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-4421249781743760012008-09-23T15:15:00.000-07:002008-09-23T15:15:00.000-07:00Meaghan,I am so glad you stopped by my blog. And ...Meaghan,<BR/>I am so glad you stopped by my blog. And I am so happy to be here in your blog world!<BR/>You have a friend in Oregon!Ann Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018952741830928799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-3792821616948627652008-09-23T14:15:00.000-07:002008-09-23T14:15:00.000-07:00Meaghan - I loved your piece. I think your story ...Meaghan - I loved your piece. I think your story is an inspiration to many people who struggle with cancer or know someone struggling with cancer. They truly missed an opportunity to educate and inspire their audience. So, it's definitely their loss!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your visit to lemonologie!lemonologiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970524647705854751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-69009481972467487872008-09-23T13:32:00.000-07:002008-09-23T13:32:00.000-07:00That is a very well written article Meaghan. I wou...That is a very well written article Meaghan. I would really keep up trying to submit it elsewhere if you find a way. It touches many I am sure to read. I think writing the symptoms is so helpful too. I think many ignore such warning signs too often because they don't know about them. So this gives a good picture of how things can unfold. It is very inspirational and helpful having heard your story of a typical life that crossed paths with something not so typical.<BR/><BR/>It's sad they didn't publish it but I am not surprised. Working American after all doesn't want to focus on physical wellbeing they want you to just work yourself to death and focus on business. It is sad that it's that way because it encourages people to ignore their bodies and their ownself in order to be worth anything in the business world it seems. When there is so much more to life then everything 9-5 on paper. <BR/><BR/>I would hope there is some change in the wings for the future on that outlook. So people can take more time out and everything isn't so much of a race but more balanced. You overcame a great challenge greater then anyone in the business world would face, their own mortality. I think that is worth commending being that strong to face and keep going, over how much status and networth someone gained.<BR/><BR/>I admire your spirit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-55115131816699517702008-09-23T11:48:00.000-07:002008-09-23T11:48:00.000-07:00i cannot BELIEVE that they didn't post that! it's...i cannot BELIEVE that they didn't post that! it's a wonderful story. that's truly amazing. and wonderful. and amazing.<BR/><BR/>i did see parts of the crazy sexy cancer when it was on. i'd hoped they would show it again, and i'm glad that it's out on dvd. everyone should watch it. man woman, cancer free or cancer fighting. it's an amazing story.<BR/><BR/>i am so glad you found my blog. i'm going to spend some time reading yours. and i'll link to your story, too.<BR/><BR/>hugs.Yohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14515522021380382847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-36244776193728750162008-09-23T11:11:00.000-07:002008-09-23T11:11:00.000-07:00You are truely an amazing woman! I can't believe ...You are truely an amazing woman! I can't believe Working Girls said it wasn't "work related." I guess none of them have never been through that. You busted ass! You should be very proud of yourself! I know, we all are! Also, I truely believe in being your own advocate. With my own experiences with Endometriosis and then my mom with cancer (in which they didn't want to research at all). Thank goodness for those Angels out there! The drs that take the time to listen to their patients! You write beautifully and once again you are an amazing woman!<BR/>xoTinaBughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230979295871068573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-44376964710890647612008-09-23T10:57:00.000-07:002008-09-23T10:57:00.000-07:00Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog ...Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday...100 things and being saucy was a lot of fun!!<BR/><BR/>Great blog...you are true inspiration!!Dawn@Embracing the Ordinary Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145028895189619778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-75197809148398335602008-09-23T10:36:00.000-07:002008-09-23T10:36:00.000-07:00Meagan - it is a shame they turned it down. Comple...Meagan - it is a shame they turned it down. Completely their loss. It is an incredibly written piece that has the added bonus of a happy ending. I would query it to other publications and see if they nibble. <BR/><BR/>Sadly, cancer has becaome such an ordinary occurance these days - but the way you handled (handle) it is extraordinary. <BR/><BR/>Seriously, I guess "working girl" only counts if you are stuck in a cubicle trying to get to the corner office - not the rest of us shlubs.<BR/><BR/>EmAshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00084508582913500810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-77622342352516939542008-09-23T10:32:00.000-07:002008-09-23T10:32:00.000-07:00Thanks for visting my blog! I will definitely be ...Thanks for visting my blog! I will definitely be back to read more on how you kicked cancer's ass. My mom had breast cancer many years ago and she had a long and hard battle with it and she beat it several times. She passed away last year but ironically we don't believe it was necessarily from the cancer, but from other problems she was having at the time. I hold you in high regard, as I did my mom, for fighting and not giving up. That means a lot :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227998987960781667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-85758532748447970002008-09-23T08:53:00.000-07:002008-09-23T08:53:00.000-07:00I really wonder what constitutes a "working girl" ...I really wonder what constitutes a "working girl" for them. If that's not working I don't know what is. I also was taking 15 upper division hours and raising two kids by myself when I got sick. Trust me that I was "working". Thanks for sharing your story. It's hard to keep going after cancer (if there is such a thing as after cancer) because we're (I'm) always waiting for the ball to drop again. Touchy subject for sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-49715162941784590362008-09-23T08:51:00.000-07:002008-09-23T08:51:00.000-07:00Your story is incredibly inspiring and worth the f...Your story is incredibly inspiring and worth the fight it takes for people to read it -- My belief is you'll save a woman's (women's lives) with your story -- Someone once said to me... with every failure, it just means your one step closer to reaching your goal -- ;0)Mrs. Realifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025912474674624793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-41803632797512121032008-09-23T08:36:00.000-07:002008-09-23T08:36:00.000-07:00I think that's an great piece Meaghan. I think the...I think that's an great piece Meaghan. I think they shoved it aside because in their ignorance they think "don't tell them this can actually happen!!". It's ashame their readers won't get the chance to read it, it could have saved someones life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689735678964373295.post-6840406309587524782008-09-23T08:24:00.000-07:002008-09-23T08:24:00.000-07:00Your story is an inspiration - and I think it is a...Your story is an inspiration - and I think it is a terrible shame that the Working Girls didn't find it "work related" enough to share with their loyal readers. <BR/><BR/>I've not felt right for 2 months this summer, and, like you, trusted my doctors. It is because of you that I am "being my own advocate" and getting additional opinions until I find out what is wrong. You truly are an inspiration, and write beautifully...please don't be discourage, and know that your loyal readers are proud you've shared your story on your own blog!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665201017518290672noreply@blogger.com