As my post title says, I think I need to go back and read my own book. If you’ve visited recently, you know that I am getting close to releasing From Incurable to Incredible: Cancer Survivors Who Beat the Odds. If all goes well, it should be out by late next month.
But it’s been a [...]
People come here for hope and inspiration, so sometimes I’m hesitant to address some of the sad things about this cancer journey. But I’d be lying if I said this is always an easy road.
I lost another friend to cancer this weekend. Maria was the first person I went to when I was diagnosed with breast cancer [...]
I went in for lab work this week at my oncologist’s office and had my dreaded weigh-in. We just returned from my cousin’s son’s Bar Mitzvah, so I knew it wouldn’t be pretty. Sure enough, my weight was up.
Actually, my weight has been slowly creeping up all year. I’ve justified it with eating healthy food – no sugar, [...]
A couple of months ago, I met Tom Wilson II, author and Ziggy creator, at a huge, local book event. He was there promoting his memoir, Zig Zagging, Loving Madly, Losing Badly. How Ziggy Saved My Life.
I was struck by Tom’s genuine humility, kindness and compassion, which I believe shines through his book. I spoke [...]
I’ve been holding back on this topic because there are so many sugar lovers out there. I’m a former addict – er lover – myself, but I think it’s important. And with our kids’ Halloween candy calling to us, I think it’s timely.
Sugar isn’t good for any of us, especially if you’re a cancer survivor. I [...]
Last night my husband, daughter and I watched the documentary, Crazy, Sexy Cancer by fabulous survivor Kris Carr. I read her book last year and was inspired by her wit, perseverance and spirit. In 2003, Kris was diagnosed with a very rare cancer, which manifested about 23 spots on her liver. Today her cancer is [...]
Wow, what a weekend! On Saturday I attended a fantastic event called Books by the Banks, which featured more than 80 national and regional authors. For once, I attended something early and had a chance to chat it up with some wonderful authors. I walked out with more than $100 worth of autographed books and [...]
Yesterday I met with a neat woman who recently found out she had Stage IV breast cancer, when initially they told her it was Stage II. Despite this shock and some side effects from chemo, she appeared to be in great spirits.
I learned we have lots in common, including a love of books, coming from Jewish [...]
