From time to time, people approach me with topics that I feel will interest you. While I had a lumpectomy and did not need implants, I have so many friends who have undergone breast reconstruction and have had resulting complications. The following is a guest post on this topic from Charlie Shavargo, LCSW, a social [...]
I was out shopping for the holidays and came across an item that claims to make spots disappear. I admit, the claim is appealing to me. Since I’ve been on Xeloda, I’ve noticed even more age spots on my face. Heck, I’m only 48! I asked the nice lady at the counter about parabens, and she [...]
This has been a tough year when it comes to loss. I just found out today that yet another wonderful friend, Cyndi Wenck, passed away from breast cancer. In September, I lost another dear friend Ashley. In July, Evan Mattingly (who was featured in my book) died. In December, it was my close friend Nevine. And [...]
Berkley Green products are EPA approved for safe green chemistry. Happy belated Earth Day! In today’s post, we’ll talk about one way you can protect our environment and yourself from toxic chemicals. Last year, a government panel released findings about chemicals in our environment as it relates to cancer. According to the panel’s findings, there are [...]
I’m struggling with a cold today so I’ll keep it short. As promised, here’s a short list of things I do to reduce toxins: Eat organic produce. If you can’t afford to purchase all organic, make sure to purchase organic milk, eggs and meats (toxins are concentrated). Go to www.foodnews.org for a list of the [...]
I remember talking with fellow members of Pink Ribbon Girls, a group for young breast cancer survivors, about how there must be a link between cancer and the environment. Most of us had no family history (reflective of most the breast cancer population) and there were so many of us under 40! In fact, several members [...]
I have to admit; it’s only Oct. 11 and I’m already getting sick of wearing pink. But it always warms my heart to see men set aside their macho image and wear pink for the cause. And who can be more macho than a US Marine? A while back, Karen Dohman Murdock, a mother of [...]
Last month, I posted about the government panel’s findings about chemicals in our environment as it relates to cancer. According to the panel’s findings, there are 8o,000 chemicals in commercial use, but federal regulators have assessed only about 200 for safety. Pretty scary huh? There are things we can’t control, but there are plenty of ways we [...]
It seems like the more I do this blog, the more serendipity in subject matter arises. Monday, I posted about environmental toxins in relation to cancer. Last night, my family was watching CNN, and I learned about the expert panel who is advising Obama about chemicals in the environment. I mentioned in Monday’s post how [...]
Today I received an update in my inbox from a very reputable cancer organization. I won’t mention their name because I think they do great work. The article touted the safety of parabens, a preservative found in beauty and personal care products, and Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in plastics. They cite scientific evidence that the levels are [...]
