Guest Post from Lisa Bonchek Adams: Expiration Date

Lisa Bonchek Adams is an inspiring woman with an inspiring blog. Six years ago, she heard the words, “You have cancer.” Those who have been there know how chilling this experience truly is. Her worst nightmare came true when, in October of 2012, her cancer came back. In her lymph nodes and in her bones.… Continue reading Guest Post from Lisa Bonchek Adams: Expiration Date

National Take-Back Drug Initiative

On Saturday, September 27th (from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. WTF is it, you ask? Good question. It is an opportunity to properly rid your home of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted medications. Flushing drugs down the potty is an absolute no-no. While narcotic prescriptions,… Continue reading National Take-Back Drug Initiative

What to Say To Someone Who Has Cancer – The Ring Theory

As many of you may recall, I have written quite a bit about what to say and WTF not to say to someone with FBC (f-bomb breast cancer) as well as how to be a friend to someone coping with illness or other f-bombs. I think that when an f-bomb explodes in life, we all want to know how… Continue reading What to Say To Someone Who Has Cancer – The Ring Theory

Guest Post: Not Just Another Body Part

Today, I am really excited to share a guest post by my colleague and friend, Dr. Betsy Bates Freed. In addition to being a clinical psychologist, she is also a medical journalist who writes a weekly blog for Oncology Report. Where breast cancer is concerned, every woman’s viewpoint is unique. And in each individual patient,… Continue reading Guest Post: Not Just Another Body Part

Women's Studies Conference

Today I am in South Dakota State University speaking at their Women’s Studies Conference. I am super excited about this opportunity.  If you happen to be in town, please stop by to say hello!