“The only difference between a researcher and a patient is a diagnosis. We’re all patients.” — Dr. Susan Love Today I’m including a newly released video called “When a Doctor Becomes a Patient” which features Dr. Susan Love. If you’ve had breast cancer or are close to someone who has, you will most likely have […]
Memories of JFK’s Assassination
“Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal.” — John F. Kennedy I remember exactly where I was when I heard that JFK had been shot. I was in 2nd grade in St. Agnes Grammar School […]
An Inspirational Story of Breast Cancer From a 35 Year Old Woman In Portugal
“My message for all the women that may be affected by breast cancer: Live your normal life, do everything (of course with some limitations) but don’t give up!” –– Carla Amorim Today’s post is a guest post from Carla Amorim, a 35 year old breast cancer survivor from Portugal. I’ve never met Carla […]
My Mental Battle With An Elliptical Machine
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.” — Plato Big win. I started exercising again. I haven’t exercised since January of 2010. OK, I walk the dog a lot, but given his meandering around and the fact that he stops […]
How I Unveiled My Reconstructed Breasts For the First Time and Probably Scarred a Young Boy For Life
Tomorrow it will be 3 years since my mastectomy (November 15, 2010). And, since it’s an anniversary of sorts, I wanted to write something to honor the day, but frankly I’m so sick of talking about the serious side of breast cancer that I decided instead I would use the occasion to relate one […]
4 Zings For The Circle By Dave Eggers
“You know how you finish a bag of chips and you hate yourself? You know you’ve done nothing good for yourself. That’s the same feeling, and you know it is, after some digital binge. You feel wasted and hollow and diminished.” — Dave Eggers, The Circle I just finished reading the novel, The Circle by […]