Nancy Brier lives in Palm Desert, California with her husband and their daughter. She coaches entrepreneurs and writes about family, cancer, travel, and business. For more of her work, please visit www.NancyBrier.com.
Organizations around the world use real human hair to make wigs for cancer patients and others who face hair loss as a result of illness. If you’re thinking about shaving ... Read more
Everyone wants to avoid harmful pesticides and other chemicals that can present a danger to health. Sometimes, though, organic choices are not available or they’re too expensive. When organic produce ... Read more
From my slumped position in a folding chair, I watched my husband dig his cellphone from an overstuffed bag. A packet of oatmeal came out with the phone and fell ... Read more
If someone calls you “dense” during your breast cancer screening, don’t take offense! It’s a term used to describe certain kinds of breasts. “Dense breasts” are common and normal, but ... Read more
Compared with chemotherapy and surgery, some breast cancer patients believe that radiation is the easiest part of cancer treatment. According to the Mayo Clinic, more than half of all cancer ... Read more
When I thought I was going to die, grief blinded me. The grief wasn’t really for myself. I’ve had a pretty good run. Reflecting on my life, it’s easy ... Read more
When we think of cocktails, we usually think of booze. But these refreshments are so tasty and beautiful to look at that you’ll never miss the alcohol. They’re perfect for ... Read more
Going back to work after breast cancer treatment is an important milestone. These tips can help make make this important time easier and more successful. Take Control There’s so much ... Read more
If you’re into cancer prevention or recovery, cruciferous vegetables are the foods for you. What are they? They’re broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and other plants that look like little crosses ... Read more
Editor’s note: This story is a continuation of last week’s column. “Call Jon in Minneapolis,” my husband urged when black stubble finally pricked through the surface of my skull. Black? Me? ... Read more
