Lynda Altman
Lynda Altman is a freelance writer, blogger and researcher. Her experience includes published print articles in Family Chronicle Magazine, writing and researching for private clients, and writing online content.
Lynda is a homeschool mom with 13 years of experience. All 4 of her children were homeschooled. Currently two remain in homeschool, and two are attending college. She is a former Montessori teacher s aid. Lynda is passionate about homeschool issues and she follows homeschool legislation in Arkansas and at the federal level carefully.
Lynda Altman was previously an Ancestry.com expert for hire. The program has been discontinued but Lynda still researches and writes for clients. Her favorite topics are census research and early 20th century immigration.
As an avid gardener, Lynda grows a variety of vegetables in her backyard. She enjoys learning about new gardening techniques and hopes to move her family to a homestead in the near future.
Lynda Altman is a sports fan. Football is her favorite sport and the New York Jets are her favorite NFL team. She has earned a blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. Lynda coached fast-pitch softball at the recreation league level and high school level. Her experience includes 5 years with Raleigh Parks and Rec as a fast-pitch coach and 2 years as an assistant coach with Broughton High School.
Another passion is dog rescue. Lynda volunteers at a local, no-kill dog and cat shelter where she handles most of the problem children and larger dog breeds. She has three dogs, all of them are shelter dogs or rescues. Izzy is a Treeing Walker Coonhound, Sophie is a Chinese Shar Pei, and Romeo is an AKC registered Bedlingotn Terrier. Romeo has championship bloodlines and Lynda s goal for him is to get him trained for agility competition and to show him locally. Right now the biggest challenge with Romeo is finding a qualified groomer.
Lynda is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Writing about this topic has become
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Lynda is a homeschool mom with 13 years of experience. All 4 of her children were homeschooled. Currently two remain in homeschool, and two are attending college. She is a former Montessori teacher s aid. Lynda is passionate about homeschool issues and she follows homeschool legislation in Arkansas and at the federal level carefully.
Lynda Altman was previously an Ancestry.com expert for hire. The program has been discontinued but Lynda still researches and writes for clients. Her favorite topics are census research and early 20th century immigration.
As an avid gardener, Lynda grows a variety of vegetables in her backyard. She enjoys learning about new gardening techniques and hopes to move her family to a homestead in the near future.
Lynda Altman is a sports fan. Football is her favorite sport and the New York Jets are her favorite NFL team. She has earned a blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. Lynda coached fast-pitch softball at the recreation league level and high school level. Her experience includes 5 years with Raleigh Parks and Rec as a fast-pitch coach and 2 years as an assistant coach with Broughton High School.
Another passion is dog rescue. Lynda volunteers at a local, no-kill dog and cat shelter where she handles most of the problem children and larger dog breeds. She has three dogs, all of them are shelter dogs or rescues. Izzy is a Treeing Walker Coonhound, Sophie is a Chinese Shar Pei, and Romeo is an AKC registered Bedlingotn Terrier. Romeo has championship bloodlines and Lynda s goal for him is to get him trained for agility competition and to show him locally. Right now the biggest challenge with Romeo is finding a qualified groomer.
Lynda is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Writing about this topic has become
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AS Computer Systems Management. BA Marketing. Blackbelt Tae Kwon DoInterests
Football, Sports, New York Jets, Travel, Hiking, Camping, Homeschool, Education, Genealogy, Judiasm, Pets, Gardening, Finance.Motto
Yesterday, it was impossible. Today, you did it. That is a miracle. Live miraculously!Affiliations
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My battle with breast cancer: Breast cancer is not sexyHurray! Breast cancer awareness month is over and maybe the world will no longer be filled with pinkwashing and stupid campaigns touting "save second base" or "I like boobies." Let's stop sexualizing and objectifying a disease that kills women.
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My battle with breast cancer: Surviving breast reconstructionBreast reconstruction with implants is a long and drawn out process. I am glad I decided to reconstruct but it has been way more challenging than I imagined.
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My battle with breast cancer: Do you need a plastic surgeon?When do you need to see a plastic surgeon if you have breast cancer? A plastic surgeon can be an invaluable source of information. Think about consulting with one before making any surgical decisions.
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My battle with breast cancer: Why I hate pinkI'm tired of the pink-washing of breast cancer. As a survivor, I would rather see more effort put into funding a cure. Right now, most of the pink merchandise for breast cancer awareness does nothing more than line corporate pockets. -
My battle with breast cancer: The road to reconstructionThe road to normal is taking a lot longer than I ever imagined. Almost a year after my initial diagnosis--I am still facing reconstruction and biological therapy.
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My battle with breast cancer: What doctors won't tell youThe current medical establishment has financial reasons for keeping alternative treatments away from patients. Until the FDA and big pharma part ways, this will never change. -
My battle with breast cancer: Well-meaning strangersGoing out in public without a wig because it is too hot does not give others the right to approach me and ask if I have cancer. I want to be able to shop, dine and enjoy life outside of my home without strangers approaching me to discuss cancer.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Choosing a cancer hospitalDeciding to travel to a cancer hospital for treatment instead of staying locally was a difficult choice for me. Considerations such as travel time and insurance played into my decision.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Casting for recoveryCasting for Recovery is a non-profit organization that helps instill a sense of well-being in breast cancer survivors. Women participate in a three day retreat that teaches them about fly fishing and how to handle issues they are experiencing.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Chemo endsChemo ends and a new phase of treatment begins. Knowing what I now know about chemo would I have taken this option? There are many reasons why I would reconsider my choice.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Diet and exerciseIt is important to take control over diet and exercise while recovering from breast cancer. A healthy diet will help your body heal faster and reduce the side effects from chemo and medication. Regular exercise helps to increase energy levels.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Staying positiveStaying positive while battling breast cancer is difficult. I have found that a positive attitude helps because you feel better. Sometimes you just have to reach out to others or have faith that it will all turn out okay.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Alternative medicineComplimentary and alternative medicines such as naturopathy and acupuncture can help relieve symptoms from surgery, medications, chemotherapy and radiation in breast cancer patients.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Disagreeing with doctorsSometimes, you and your doctor will disagree on your treatment. This is okay as long as you voice your concerns with your physician. A good doctor will listen to you, even if they do not agree. I was able to change my chemo treatment this way.Also published on: -
My battle with breast cancer: Redefining my self imageBreast cancer changes you. Learning to adapt to the new me is a continually challenge. I learned that in order to adapt to cancer, I had to redefine my self image.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Chemo's side effectsAlthough the medical community has come a long way in helping to relieve the side effects of chemo, many cancer patients still suffer. For me chemo has sapped my strength and energy. It caused me to lose my hair.Also published on: -
My battle with breast cancer: Tissue expandersTissue expanders are a part of breast reconstruction if you decide on implants. Expanders can be uncomfortable and they have their own unique set of issues. I am glad that I chose to go with implants instead of other types of reconstruction.Also published on:
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My Battle with breast cancer: The men in my lifeThe men in our lives seem to get pushed aside while we deal with breast cancer. Although they seem to take a minor role, their love, support, and understanding are immeasurable through a difficult time. I could not envision battling cancer without them.Also published on: -
My battle with breast cancer: Coping with hair lossCancer took my left breast. Now, chemotherapy has taken my hair. Although I was never particularly fond of my hair--now that it's gone--I miss it. Coping with hair loss takes a re-adjustment of your self image.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Chemo treatment optionsBe proactive with your chemotherapy and know the good, the bad and the ugly information about all of the drugs being prescribed for you. For me, a little research paid off by cutting my chemo treatment time by 18 weeks.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Reconstruction after mastectomyMaking the decision to reconstruct your breasts after a mastectomy is difficult. Patients have a number of options to choose from. Women don't know if their health insurance will cover reconstruction.Also published on: -
My battle with breast cancer: Dealing with insuranceDealing with your health insurance while treating breast cancer is a daunting task. Bills seem to arrive in your mailbox daily. Staying on top of what should be paid and what the insurance company is paying can be a full-time job.Also published on: -
My battle with breast cancer: MastectomyI had a choice when it came to my breast cancer surgery. The option to have either a lumpectomy or a mastectomy was offered. I chose the latter for a multitude of reasons. Choosing to lose a breast came with a huge emotional price tag.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Genetic testingTesting for mutations on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene can tell a woman if she has a genetic disposition that puts her at a higher risk for certain cancers, including breast cancer. Based on my situation, I decided to have the test performed.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: Getting a second opinionI was not 100 percent comfortable with the treatment plan my surgeon is recommending for me. While I understand his point of view, I am not convinced that a mastectomy is the right choice for me. I decided to seek a second opinion.Also published on:
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My battle with breast cancer: How to tell your kidsSo far, the hardest part of having breast cancer is telling the people closest to me. One of the most difficult task was telling my four children. My kids are tween, teens and adult. Telling them is different than if I had little kids. -
My battle with breast cancer: Surgical biopsyMy biopsy experience was something I was not completely prepared for. I had two guide wires inserted into my left breast, then I took a car ride to the hospital where the open excision biopsy was performed.
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Coping with a breast cancer diagnosis: My emotionsA recent diagnosis of breast cancer floored me. It brought up a plethora of emotions I never thought I would have to face. As a strong, basically healthy woman, I never envisioned having breast cancer or other potentially life-threatening disease.
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Top 3 cold hardy vegetables to plant in springPeas, beets, and greens are cold hardy vegetables a gardener can plant as soon as the soil can be worked. Many varieties will tolerate light frosts.