Cancer

Here we are. Another October. Another Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (This is BCAM # 36, if I’m counting right.) One week down. Another 21 days or so of who knows what coming down the pink pipeline. Does BCAM feel different this year? I mean, there’s the pandemic, deep political divides (even within families), the election, …

Have you ever heard of Cowden syndrome? If not, don’t worry; you’re certainly not alone. Every year, I share a guest post for National Hereditary Cancer Week. And btw, I am thrilled with this name change. In the past, this week was designated as National Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer Week. It’s past time (way …

I’m so pleased to share the newest #MetsMonday featured post. I know, I know. It’s been a while. Too long. This is Linda’s second #MetsMonday contribution. If you missed her first piece, The Daily Struggle with Fear, do check it out. You might think the topic of what you want or do not want done …

I will likely have lots more to say about my recent explant and DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery. Yes, of course, I will. But for now, I’ll share updates and a few random thoughts about my experience having a major surgery during a pandemic. You might want to read, When Your Implant Ruptures and/or When …

You’ve likely heard it said, as have I, that it’s not enough to proclaim to be anti-racist, you have to DO stuff that supports such a proclamation. Otherwise, it’s rather meaningless to make any proclamation at all. You know, that whole actions speak louder than words thing. You have to speak up. You have to …