With October approaching, I’ve been thinking about what breast cancer organization to support. There are so many! I’ve become disillusioned with Komen, given their questionable marketing relationships and relatively low percentage of funds going to research. I wanted to find an organization that is aggressive about finding a cure. I recently had the opportunity to [...]
Last week I returned from Salt Lake City where I was presenting at the grand opening of the Jordan Valley Breast Care Center. The fabulous event featured 10-minute massages, pedicures, manicures, food and giveaways, including free copies of From Incurable to Incredible™. The turnout was fantastic and everyone was so nice and inviting. The morning [...]
Tomorrow I have the opportunity to speak at Miami University for the Annual Susan G. Komen fundraising banquet, hosted by the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority chapter. I’m telling them what I’m telling you now: no matter what your age, please do regular monthly breast self-exams. It is especially important for young women to “get to know their [...]
Do you know about checking your genes? No, we’re not talking about the denim variety. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 38 with no family history, I concluded it wasn’t genetic. But due to my Ashkenazic (AKA eastern European) Jewish heritage, I learned I was still at risk for the BRCA-1and BRCA- 2 gene [...]
I’m someone who hates getting her picture taken – unless they take out all the wrinkles with PhotoShop, and it’s approved by me. Until recently, I have avoided attention. I guess this cancer diagnosis has changed things. I take chances, like exposing details of my life on this blog and book. When I was working in public relations, [...]
I know I promised one more installment of Terry McBride’s interview, but I feel I need to address the ridiculous recommendations for breast cancer screening released recently. A government task force has ignored the American Cancer Society’s and most doctors’ recommendations for getting annual mammograms at age 40 and doing self breast exams. They’re saying you don’t need [...]
