It’s hard to believe we’re into the last laps of summer! Of course, summer doesn’t really end until next month, but my teacher brain says when school starts, summer’s over. Didn’t I just post about the summer that wasn’t? At the urging of my family and my own inner-voice, I’m taking a little time to …

There has been a lot of discussion recently in the blogosphere about Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. I believe the rumblings are starting to be heard. Now the question is will Komen begin to listen? Like I’ve always told my students, there is a huge difference between hearing and listening. For the record, Komen describes …

Late last month, the ongoing controversy regarding the legality of gene patenting became even murkier and unfortunately, the situation does not appear closer to resolution. Why does this matter? Well, because lives are at stake. And lots of dollars. Women who test positive for the BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 genetic mutations have a much greater …

Thanks to all for participating in my giveaway! Thanks to Sarah Horton for writing such a great book!     The lucky winner is Gail! Congratulations, Gail!    What is a favorite book of yours about cancer, care giving or recovery?

Have you had breast cancer or do you know someone who has? Do you consider yourself to be a bit outspoken or perhaps wish you were a bit more outspoken? Have you ever been a caretaker to someone with a serious illness, or do you know someone who has been? Are you concerned about the …