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.
You’re sitting there, wearing a thin pastel robe. Maybe it’s your first mammogram, or maybe a doctor wants to take a closer look and you’ve been called back for a ... Read more
“What’s this?” Lauren asked. She was holding up a plastic stick that was in the back seat of our rental car in Minneapolis. “That’s a windshield scraper,” my husband told ... Read more
Want a fast, easy way to add flavor and nutrition to a cancer-fighting diet? Look no further than your spice cupboard. Spices and herbs deliver major health benefits and are ... Read more
When a doctor tells you that you have breast cancer, your world changes. After the shock diminishes, find the strength to be your own best advocate. Now’s the time to ... Read more
No one wants her breast smashed in a vice, but it’s not that bad. Yes, everyone’s busy. Do it anyway. Screening saves lives. If you’ve never had a mammogram, here’s ... Read more
Forty winks. A cat nap. Down time. A little shut eye. Whatever you call it, it’s important. Getting sufficient sleep is one of the best things you can do for ... Read more
A guy hit on me today. “That corn’s a deal,” he said to me over the bin at Walmart, his eyes twinkling and searching for mine. A toothpick dangled precariously ... Read more
Chemotherapy often makes people think of hair loss, but it can do a number on fingernails, too. Some breast cancer patients find themselves with brittle, discolored nails, nails that lift ... Read more
Lauren’s mom Nancy was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer just after Lauren’s 10th birthday. Lauren just turned 14 and her mom is doing great. When parents tell their children ... Read more
It’s not a look most women dream of: bald with blotchy irritated skin. Chemo can chase away nasty cancer cells, but don’t let it chase away your self-esteem. If your ... Read more
