Time On Fire

For anyone who has ever needed inspiration, Time on Fire: My Comedy of Terrors by Evan Handler is a must read.  But that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to perhaps the most outstanding book that I have ever read.  For those who have faced a major medical problem and have [...]

Why We Don’t Want to Be Our Own Patient Advocates

Let’s be honest about it.  If you asked others if they want to become involved in their own medical health and treatment, most people would probably respond that they have no medical background so they prefer to leave it to the professionals. They would probably feel that it was irresponsible to even consider becoming involved [...]

You Have Cancer? What Next?

You’ve just heard those three words from your doctor, “You have cancer”, and you know that your life will be changed forever.  Now what?  If you are like me, you will do what your doctor tells you to do as you speed through all of the testing and preparation for round one of either treatment [...]

Breast Cancer: Business Shows Kindness With Scarves

A couple of months ago I was contacted by a very lovely individual, Bethany, with a very special request.  She, like many others, has family and friends and co-workers who have been personally affected by breast cancer and she wants to make a difference for them by incorporating assistance from the business for which she [...]

My Breast Cancer Story and Pizza

During the month of October, the makers of Freschetta pizza were helping to promote breast cancer awareness through their The Strength of 1™ campaign, which includes the sponsorship of Bright Pink, the only national non-profit organization focusing on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women while providing support for [...]

My Gratitude for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This year, for the first time, I felt like I was a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and not just an observer.  This was because of a number of very special people who most likely have no idea of the impact that they have had on me and a whole new set of goals [...]

Breast Cancer Awareness: You Take Control

Every year in October, I become very excited when I see all of the support and dedication that is given to breast cancer awareness.  I have a great appreciation for all that is being done to raise funds for research and for providing monies for testing for those who can’t afford it.  This year, I [...]

What the heck is BRA Day?

On September 18th, I received an invitation from Dr. Saul Berger & New Age Aesthetics to stop by their offices to pick up a special skin care gift bag in honor of BRA Day.  Dr. Berger is the surgeon who did my breast reconstruction after my double mastectomy so I appreciated the invitation to see [...]

Cancer: He Honored Your Heroes – I’m Honoring Him

At 5:45 a.m. this morning while it was still dark, my husband, Kirk, got out of bed to run his first 10K to help support STOP CANCER.  Here is a guy who usually goes to bed around 4 a.m. so I wasn’t so sure how well this would go until he gave it his own [...]

Cancer: He Runs for our Heroes Next Sunday

Early next Sunday morning, my husband Kirk runs his first 10K to help support STOP CANCER at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, CA.  This year’s honorary co-chairs are Elizabeth Chambers and Armie Hammer.  For those who are in the area, you may want to stop by the location to support Kirk and all of the [...]

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