Let’s Talk About Sex (During Cancer Treatment), Baby In the midst of a cancer diagnosis, treatment, or recovery, intimacy can easily slip to the bottom of the priority list (if it makes it on the list at all!). I know that this was the case for me. As a bald skeleton, the last thing in… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sex (During Cancer Treatment), Baby
Breast Cancer Information & Facts
Being a Friend to Someone With Cancer
Being a Friend to Someone With Cancer While on the book tour, the number one question that people asked me (and I am asked on a daily basis) is “How do I be a friend to someone with Cancer?” In light of this question and all of the new blog readers, I thought I would… Continue reading Being a Friend to Someone With Cancer
What, How, Where, Why and What to Do of Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Metastatic Breast Cancer? It has been a while since I have written about metastatic cancer, but after having met so many (amazing & inspiring!) people on the book tour with metastatic cancer, I have decided to write more about it, to share information and, most of all, hope for those living with it. Let’s start… Continue reading What, How, Where, Why and What to Do of Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Endocrine Disruptors
Endocrine Disruptors The topic of endocrine disruptors has been in the news a lot lately. So much of the time, I feel like terms such as these are thrown around haphazardly without full explanations of the who, what, why, how. This drives me a bit bananas, to tell you the truth…especially when these products can… Continue reading Endocrine Disruptors
Patient Activation: How Active Are You?
Patient Activation: How ‘Activated’ Are You? Hello from Charlotte! I’m on the road (again!) giving talks and promoting the book. Though I am pretty tired from the busyness that has been all-emcompassing this spring, I am having a blast meeting people and sharing stories. In my talks, one of the things that I (over)emphasize is… Continue reading Patient Activation: How Active Are You?
Facebook Chat Thursday, May 8th
Facebook Chat on Thursday, May 8th I’m super excited to announce that on May 8th, I will be hosting my first-ever Facebook chat. I thought that it would be a fun way for us all to connect directly, especially since many of you live far away from my corner of the world, in different states… Continue reading Facebook Chat Thursday, May 8th
Nail Care During Chemotherapy
Nail Care During Chemotherapy One of the things that I really wish that I had been prepared for during chemo treatment was the havoc that it was going to bring to my fingernails. Now, I’ve never been a slave to my nails, but they are something that I look at every single day and I… Continue reading Nail Care During Chemotherapy
Santa Barbara Magazine Spring 2014
Santa Barbara Magazine Spring 2014 So incredibly honored and excited to have The Silver Lining book featured in Santa Barbara Magazine. Santa Barbara magazine happens to be my favorite magazine. In fact, it was my favorite magazine even before I moved to Santa Barbara. Reading it always lifts my spirits and inspires me. And to add (buttercream) icing… Continue reading Santa Barbara Magazine Spring 2014
The Silver Lining Book: Upcoming Event in Santa Barbara
The Silver Lining Book: Upcoming Event in Santa Barbara Though I am in San Francisco (my home away from home, a place that is near and dear to my heart!) for book events this week, I’m excited to tell you that there are lots of fun events coming up in Santa Barbara that will be great… Continue reading The Silver Lining Book: Upcoming Event in Santa Barbara
Reduced-fee and Free Breast Cancer Screening
Reduced-fee and Free Breast Cancer Screening On a radio show last week in Chicago, I was asked about reduced-fee or free resources for breast and cervical cancer screenings. It occurred to me that I knew about them but hadn’t yet posted the information. Whoopsie! Regular check-ups (that include screening) are so very important! The primary… Continue reading Reduced-fee and Free Breast Cancer Screening