I Got Boob Cancer ( a ditty)

I've been The Bearer of Bad News for about 10 days now, and it's the worst job I've had by far (& I was a 1-800-FLOWERS gift box outside The Today Show at 5a in December!). But one of the first things that popped into my head when the Bad News was delivered to me was: How am I gonna tell My People (that's you)?

So, I figured I'd tell you the best way I knew how: by writing an original song on my ukulele. Obviously.

Now, keep in mind that this is the first full-length song I've ever written by myself, and it's about, oh, Bad News. But I mean everything that's in it, and hopefully it won't totally bring the room down.

Like the song/video? Then throw a buck or two towards my 2-day Avon Boob Walk - I'd so appreciate it!: http://tinyurl.com/73fp8cu

Category:

Music

Tags:

• breast cancer
• cancer
• breast
• ukulele
• original song
• announcement
• bad news
• Michelle Ward

[Tupelo1957]

10 year survivor here - and that sense of humor is going to take you a long way in your fight! I had it at 41, my sister at 35 with 3 kids under 4, and we're both still here to tell our wild tales. Hope all is going well for you - I am sure you have an amazing support system - oh yeah - betwen you and me, the whole hooters-can-be-bigger thing is overrated...meh...whatever....­just enjoy your life, and don't sweat the little stuff! It's all good - peace to you!

[WhenIGrowUpCoach]

@Tupelo1957 Thanks so much for this! Love hearing about other kick-ass cancer-kickers like you and your sister. And you're right about the boobs. For now, I'm keeping my studio apartment & couldn't be happier. :)

[yummiekittenbelly]

You ROCK woman! Thank you. I tested positive for the BCR1 and have some big choices ahead of me. This helps, I wish you all the love and support in the world.My prayers and well wishes are with you.

[WhenIGrowUpCoach]

@yummiekittenbelly So glad that was helpful for you! And super super super good on you for getting tested for BCR1 - I know you'll make the decision that's right for you.

[arhylda]

I just got diagnosed the Friday before Thanksgiving - thanks for giving me another way to share the news! I'm right with you.

[WhenIGrowUpCoach]

@arhylda Welcome to the Club (that we didn't ask to join but we're part of anyway)! Solidarity!

[tigger2011ify]

I think that sence of humer is stupid my friend lost hyer battle to breast cancer in febuary last year and it is hard to see someone so close slip away from u but if thats how u deel with your news so let it be I hope my friend Lee is looking over u and getting u better from your battle of breast cancer take care :)

[WhenIGrowUpCoach]

@maiaconner13 Oh yeah - it's not a joke, but I was joke-y about it, because, well, it's just how I deal :) Thanks for your well wishes!

[maiaconner13]

i saw this on right this min and its a funny song but it need not to be taken as a joke andi hope you win the battle

[WhenIGrowUpCoach]

@cjaxen Thanks so very much for this! Can't say how much the kind words help me along my way. Much appreciated!