Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine Debuts Their BCW Bloggers

In Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

I recently received notification from Beverly Vote, Publisher, the Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine, that in the Fall issue of the magazine, they would be debuting their 10 BCW Bloggers in a double page spread, sharing not only their pictures and bios, but also inviting them to post a blog on the Breast Cancer Wellness website. To quote Beverly, “the Breast …

So What Is A Breast Expansion

In Breast Cancer, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

For those who have never dealt with a mastectomy and reconstruction, the concept of breast expansion most likely would conger up images of a woman who wants to enlarge the size of the breasts that she has.  However, for those who have had a mastectomy and choose to have new breasts created, a new space needs to be created to …

Time On Fire

In Breast Cancer, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

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 had to fight their way …

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

In Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

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 in such a thing.  Such …

You Have Cancer? What Next?

In Breast Cancer, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

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 or surgery.  And before you …

Breast Cancer: Business Shows Kindness With Scarves

In Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

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 works.  In her own words, …

My Breast Cancer Story and Pizza

In Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

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 high-risk individuals.  As a centerpiece …