I tend to live in my head, to lean into my intellect. “What does that mean?” my husband asked when I described it. So I rephrased it and told him, ... Read more
As we read stories of survivors and those who are still fighting, we call them “warriors.” Rightfully so, but there are other warriors who need recognition — the nurses and ... Read more
When you first discover you have breast cancer, the world stops and spins about a million times. Nothing can, or will ever, prepare you for hearing anyone say: “I’m sorry ... Read more
When I turned 27, I bought my first car. When I turned 49, I experienced my first cancer diagnosis. (And I hope, my last). The car I bought was a ... Read more
There are fewer than 10 famous men who have, or have had, breast cancer in our lifetimes. These men were pioneers for us who have had breast cancer and for those who ... Read more
Getting breast cancer is tough enough the first time around. So, no one wants breast cancer to return, and most of us would do just about anything to prevent it. ... Read more
“Watch, Mom,” Lauren quipped when we wandered through a tent at the fair. She hopped on a crazy contraption, a simple machine designed to test balance. Beneath her tennis shoes, ... Read more
As many women hear from their doctors and friends, and on television and radio, early detection of breast cancer is crucial. Breast self-exams have detected thousands of breast cancer cases ... Read more
A doctor came into my room with a needle in his hand. “This is going to hurt,” he said. He did little to hide the sadness he felt about the ... Read more
“Going The Distance” are stories of other men who have fought breast cancer and won. I started this series to get the word out and to inspire others that there ... Read more
