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Ms. Mastectomy Loves Monokinis — Swimsuits For Breast Cancer Survivors With One Breast

These  bold, sexy and intriguing swimsuits are perfect for Ms. Mastectomy and me! A group of Finnish fashion designers created this swimwear collection for  Monokini 2.0 project. According to their manifesto:  we want to incite a positive self-image of breast-operated women … Continue reading

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Yesterday on CBC’s The Current, Ms. Mastectomy Reveals What Many “Booby-Trap” Cancer Campaigns Don’t Show

Yesterday, The Current delved into the divisive world of breast cancer awareness advertising. Some people are calling for an end to tongue-in-cheek ads that center on ‘saving boobies’ or ‘tatas’ because they obscure the faces and realities of people who … Continue reading

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Remembering My Mother

My mother, Lea Levy, passed away seven months ago —  on March 14, 2012. I flew in for her funeral, with my husband and daughter by my side. The “Unveiling” of her monument took place this past Sunday in Toronto. … Continue reading

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News Flash! Ms. Mastectomy Considers Working at Hooters!

Hooters is hurting! According to WOMENK!ND, the ‘breastaurant’ is sprucing up their menu and decor to attract female customers. But it’ll take more than tossed salads and tasseled pillows to lure us ladies! How about hiring Ms. Mastectomy? Or TourettesHero? … Continue reading

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Thanks to “The Treasured Chest”, Ms. Mastectomy Is Bringing Sexy Back & Front!

The Treasured Chest was started by artist Shaney Jo Darden as a way to help young women deal with breast cancer.  By creating  one-of-a-kind plaster sculptures of  their torsos, these gals took them home and turned them into personalized works … Continue reading

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Ms. Mastectomy Celebrates Earth Day!

If you’re wondering what other people are doing today, check out these sites: Earth Day Canada       Greening The Blue    Gala 2012    Huffington Post The Interdependent     Earth Day Network     Envirolink      Earth … Continue reading

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Ms. Mastectomy Goes Shopping at Tourettes Hero’s Boutique

Tourettes Hero is changing the world one tic at a time. She’s also selling t-shirts and shopping bags and greetings cards to raise awareness for Tourettes syndrome.

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Top Ten Reasons To Nominate Robyn Michele Levy’s Most of Me for Canada Reads 2012

 Reason #6 Readers who don’t have Parkinson’s disease will appreciate their functioning body with two swinging arms, two steady legs and a brain brimming with dopamine.   Nominate Robyn Michele Levy’s Memoir Most of Me. Stay tuned for more reasons…

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Top Ten Reasons To Nominate Robyn Michele Levy’s Most of Me for Canada Reads 2012

 Reason #5 She married an older man   Nominate Robyn Michele Levy’s Memoir Most of Me. Stay tuned for more reasons…

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Top Ten Reasons To Nominate Robyn Michele Levy’s Most of Me for Canada Reads 2012

 Reason #4 She’s one of the lucky breast cancer survivors. She calls herself Ms. Mastectomy. And she’s swinging on a scar! Nominate Robyn Michele Levy’s Memoir Most of Me. Stay tuned for more reasons…

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