Facing a Potential Cancer Diagnosis First and foremost, thank you so much for all of the positive feedback on the first installment of the video series, To Fight or Not to Fight During Cancer Treatment. It means the absolute world to me. Truly. If you didn’t see it you can watch it here: http://www.thesilverpen.com/breast-cancer-information-facts/video-series-to-fight-or-not-to-fight-during-treatment/ In case… Continue reading Video Series: Facing a Potential Cancer Diagnosis
Breast Cancer Information & Facts
Video Series: To Fight or Not to Fight During Treatment
Hello! Hello! Gosh is it ever nice to be back. I can’t begin to tell you how much I have missed you all. This summer and fall has been a period of stupendous change and growth. I have so much to share with you. Let’s begin with the unveiling of a new video series….but… Continue reading Video Series: To Fight or Not to Fight During Treatment
Breast Cancer Information: Rayo de Esperanza
As many of you may know, in October o 2014, Allstate Insurance and I released “The Silver Lining Companion Guide” which is a condensed version of our (mine and Elizabeth Messina’s) original book, The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer. Our goal was (and still is!) to get this Guide into… Continue reading Breast Cancer Information: Rayo de Esperanza
The ABC’s of IV’s
Needlestick I don’t like having needles stuck in my arms. That may be odd to read, but please allow me to explain. You see, pre-chemo, I had amazing veins. Prior to having my blood drawn or an IV placed, my veins would jump up and down vying to be picked for the stick saying, “Pick… Continue reading The ABC’s of IV’s
Breast Biopsies Can Leave Room for Doubt About Cancer
Breast Biopsies Can Leave Room for Doubt About Cancer Recently, I came across an enlightening article in the New York Times by Denise Grady about a study identifying the doubt that can be raised by breast biopsies. Ugh. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. As I know you know, but just to remind you,… Continue reading Breast Biopsies Can Leave Room for Doubt About Cancer
Rita Wilson Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Rita Wilson Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Did you hear about Rita Wilson? FBC. Yep. I was as surprised as you are. Having been in her shoes – well, not exactly in her shoes as I certainly am not a public figure – I understand how hard it is to share personal and difficult news with family… Continue reading Rita Wilson Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
How Exercise Aids Cancer Treatment
How Exercise Aids Cancer Treatment Though I think that common sense probably tells us that exercise aids cancer treatment (heaven knows that I felt better when I did restorative yoga or took walks when I was sick), but when there is science behinds something…well, then it REALLY seems to matter. Mark W. Dewhirst, the Gustavo… Continue reading How Exercise Aids Cancer Treatment
Dogs Smelling Cancer
Dogs Smelling Cancer You know how much I love animals, right? By now, y’all know my beloved Buzz, a “career redirected” seeing eye dog. He was my constant companion when I had FBC. When I was sick, he was the ultimate in pet therapy. When I was in the bottomless pit of chemo despair, I did… Continue reading Dogs Smelling Cancer
Palbociclib: Pfizer Breast Cancer Drug Approved
Pfizer Breast Cancer Drug Approved Though I’m sure that you already know this, I thought that I would share the BIG NEWS in the FBC (f-bomb breast cancer) world: the Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Palbociclib (Ibrance) for use in combination with the drug letrozole (Femara) for the treatment of postmenopausal women with… Continue reading Palbociclib: Pfizer Breast Cancer Drug Approved
Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy
Recently, I came across a fantastic article about choosing between having a mastectomy versus a lumpectomy for early FBC. Making any one of the seemingly bagillion decisions that have to be made after hearing the words, “You have cancer” can be overwhelming, confusing and twinkie-eating inducing. Just kidding on that last part. Sort of.… Continue reading Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy