For a very long time now, I have been following what is going on in the world of breast cancer research and treatment and have been very encouraged about the advancements made in early detection and treatment. However, I have seen no news items regarding metastatic breast cancer, a very large and under-served community of breast cancer survivors. Therefore, it …
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In a recent conversation, a friend shared with me some information about a piece of legislation that was passed last year in California that will have an impact on those looking for help paying for their oral anti-cancer medications. While intravenous cancer drugs are covered under our healthcare insurance policies, medications taken by mouth are not and unless you are …
Sharing My Perceptions of a Susan G. Komen Fundraiser
My husband, Kirk, and I recently received an invitation to attend a very special event. This was a private fundraiser titled “Pathway To The Cure”, with a tagline, “Making a pathway to a world free of breast cancer”. By now, I am sure that you have figured out if you read my regular postings that I see the world in …
On Being Selected as the About.com Breast Cancer Expert
If you have ever had a question that you wanted to research on the Internet, there is a good chance that you took your inquiry to a site titled “About.com”. I know that I have on many occasions. So it was with great excitement and gratitude that when I was asked whether I would be interested in being the breast …
Let Life Happen Voted One of the Best Breast Cancer Blogs for Third Year in a Row
I recently received notification that my Let Life Happen blog has made Healthline’s list of the Best Breast Cancer Blogs of 2014. Needless to say, I feel very honored and grateful to receive this award. It also gives me pause to remember how it all started and most importantly to acknowledge that I owe so much of this to my …
The Susan G. Komen Blogger Summit – What’s That?
For those who have followed my blogging over the years, you are well aware that my major objectives have been to find resources and help to assist with the breast cancer journey and to provide updated information on what is happening in the world of research and testing so that you can be your own patient advocate when determining treatment …
Cancer: In the News – One Year Later
On May 4, 2013, I created a new feature on the Let Life Happen website with the addition of a category titled “In the News”. The intention was to post at least one article daily from all of the news that I was finding regarding a variety of healthcare issues so that people would be better able to keep up …
Spending An Evening With Great Women
On Friday evening, I shared dinner with three great women. Yes, I said “great” women. Now I know that most people would think that if I had shared my meal with great women, they would recognize their names and would have seen lots of stories in the press about the accomplishments that they have made and the notoriety that they …