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Denise DuCharme: 43, Female
Kitchener Waterloo, Canada

About Me:: I'm a single Mom to a 12 year old. We Live in Waterloo, Ontario Canada
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 that metastasized to my liver with 24 lymph nodes infected at stage 3. I had to work during my first year of treatment, because I had to financially survive. Amazing friends helped me, even my high school friends cleaned my house. I saw Barbra Steisand in Toronto 2 days before my last chemo in 2006. WOW what a dream come true. The cancer returned January 2007 and the chemo was very different, as I became very different. The first year was like a walk in the park compared to the second year. I became VERY angry, isolating myself, sad and lonely.....so I have spun all that energy into all my writing...yes, I wrote every day during this crazy journey and put it all in a book.I have even put many of my visions into reality. I have be a public speaker of my journey. It's a story worth sharing. I am always following my light. Peace Out!!

Where do you live? (city, state, country): Waterloo, Ontario Canada

Relationship Status:: Single

Favorite Quote:: You can't scream at a flower to blossem. It will blossem when it is ready..Rosie O'Donnell

Favorite Book:: Harry Potter books

Your Website or Blog:: www.youtube.com/DuCharme2007

What's your personal mission statement?: FOLLOW YOUR LIGHT

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Hey I just remembered The Brick Brewing Company makes the product called Bambay. Made with grapefruit. Only 2.5 % really yummy and really refreshing. I would say the PH is still on the 4.2Ph side. ... Read More »

What concerts are YOU going to this Summer?

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Hi I also went to the TRUE COLOURS CONCERT in Toronto. I danced to the B-52's too. Way to much fun. Rosie to me was great. Sharing her feelings. The act was about real life. Her start of THE BUSIN... Read More »

Beer with Lemon?

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HI I worked at the BRICK BREWING Company in Waterloo, Ontario for 18 years And what I know is...Water is 7PH (neutral) beer is 4.2 PH on the acidic side. Now the reason people put lemons in Corona... Read More »

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Stiill Very SICK!!

Hi ALL!! I went on Holidays to Nova Scotia..couldn't eat much. My cousin lent me her juicer. That was good. I am at the point now that I can't eat anything. No appetite, and if I do eat anything...I'm in pain...taking pain pills...i've lost 15 pounds...Hospital JUST called. they are going to admit me ...just waiting for a bed. Peace Out Denise

Posted by Denise DuCharme on August 18th, 2008 at 1:33pm — No Comments (Add)

Called the nurse

My pain went away, well, kinda. Then last night I had a pizza. Holy cow...PAIN all night and all day now. I called the nurse again she told my Oncologist and they are setting up an ultrasound for me. So time will tell. I went out today and bought a juicer, a Bleville. Then I went out and bought all this green leafy stuff and beets and made a drink. Not bad. I'm still in pain. Now I'm drinking water with lemon...going to lay down

Posted by Denise DuCharme on July 16th, 2008 at 6:32pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Does it EVER end???

Hi People!! My internal organs are hurting. Not sure because I went swimming yesterday and had fun and a work out. Is it that I'm not eating healthy? Had loads of company on the weekend and I didn't eat my usual stuff. Had more alcohol than usual....Maybe all of the above. I just wish my body would just stop all this odd feeling. It scares the hell out of me. Does anybody else have these problems..Internal aches??? Anyway, I'm back at walking eating better and focusing...trying to FOCUS!! Peac…

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Posted by Denise DuCharme on July 8th, 2008 at 11:11am — 3 Comments (Add)

One year chemo free

Well, chemo free for one year, yesterday. ONE YEAR...man it has gone fast. Lets see what have I done....I wrote a book...I found someone who may help publish it...I have been a guest speaker six time now...and still going....I am still getting to know who I am...weird....I've changed a lot. For the positive. Now seeking people who ...well...get it:) I still work out at the University Of Waterloo WELL FIT gym for cancer patients. I have formed need friendships there. Six of us, last October I thi…

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Posted by Denise DuCharme on June 24th, 2008 at 9:44am — 4 Comments (Add)

Testing

I think I'm testing life??? My behaviour is ummm, like running back to old coping skills. It's so easy to run back to old familiar feelings, coping skills. Every night I tell myself I will not do that tomorrow. I loose fucus. I think I may put notes around the house to keep me in focus..Need to exercise, no junk food, must find emotionally healthy people to be around with, do more things with my daughter......Thats all a good start.... Peace Out

Posted by Denise DuCharme on June 21st, 2008 at 9:07am — 1 Comment (Add)

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At 4:40pm on July 8th, 2008, Denise DuCharme said…: I do agree with the much needed fun:) Also, yes what 12 year old wants to hang out with their Mom. I guess what ticks me off is the last two years she would have done things with me and now I feel I (we) missed out. So I get angry at the cancer again for taking two years away from us. But, at lest we have fun things planed for this summer. Going to Nova Scotia for 10 days and camping with my crazy sexy cancer chick friends and family's. Looking forward to all that.

Thanks
Denise

At 3:45pm on July 8th, 2008, Colleen James said…: I am sure that my Mom can attest to the fact that at 12~ I did not even want to be seen with her. I am now VERY close to her but not at 12 ...I was'nt! Boys are much differnt to raise than girls~ I am sure that it is just the age and the fact that she is female! Probably has nothing to do with the cancer! My son~ now 17 is now busy with his own life~ he still wants a kiss good night but does not really want to hang out with me. They grow up and we have to let them. Maybe it is a good time for you to re-discover what "Denise" likes and treat yourself to some much needed fun!!

At 3:02pm on July 8th, 2008, Colleen James said…: Hi Denise,

I missed something~ why is the door closed in regards to being with your daughter?

Try to do....what you enjoy doing this summer!

Be Well,
Colleen

At 1:43am on June 30th, 2008, Raw Warrior said…: Hi Denise, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'm not online much when I feel like crap from the chemo. I do have a PICC line in (second time) and yes, it's a God-send for me.

Hope your having a nice Canada Day weekend! I love your mission statement too!

At 12:39pm on June 21st, 2008, Colleen James said…: Hi Denise,

I know...I know...I know...but, pour that anger into your writing and your speaking. We don't have to be a beckon of light every day and we don't have to be strong every day!!

I can relate to everything you are saying except perhaps the chemo. My nodes were clean but I did have a mastectomy with a full year of reconstruction. 8 surgeries in all...well, one of them not cancer related a full abd. hysterectomy...but I include that in the tally! I too wanted and will start speaking with a message. You can learn more about my story on my page. I also started a business weeks ago...because I need to get on my feet financially.It is hard to struggle financially when stress is not even good for us! I also wanted to build a business that would keep paying me if I ever got sick again. I am not planning on it but as you know...ya never know. My blood work is consistent and so far the remaining breast is healthy. My joints hurt from the Arimidex and I feel that I too have aged. However....I am trying to now reverse that a bit...I feel very good about my new found cleavage and ya know what,...proud of it. My modesty went out the window after all of this!!-;)

Loved your video!!

I hope your day gets better...it will!!

At 11:31pm on June 19th, 2008, Raw Warrior said…: Welcome Denise! I understand all too well the anger and the other emotions that go hand in hand with cancer, treatment and having a recurrence.

I'm in awe of you writing out your journey... something that I should be doing. I do some and I find it very cathartic. I should just do it, I know. Looking forward to getting to know you better.

At 10:46pm on June 18th, 2008, granola said…: Cool pix! I love your Rosie quote--have you checked out her blog? Welcome! Check out Groovy Groups--there is a breast cancer one & lots of others you may be interested in. Rock on!

At 9:07pm on June 18th, 2008, Sundari said…: Your You Tube video is very inspiring!

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Sundari (Corinne)

At 9:01pm on June 18th, 2008, Carrie Belair said…: Welcome Denise

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