Trailblazers
I have met brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility with no history to guide them, and with a courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond… Continue reading
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The Angelina Jolie Effect: What Difference Did It Make?
Seems I missed this study published late last year in Genetics In Medicine, a scientific analysis of the Angelina Jolie effect. You will recall that back in May 2013, Angelina Jolie revealed in… Continue reading
Cancer Is A Disease – Not A Spiritual Condition
This is a recent tweet from @boingboing journalist, Xeni Cancer does not automatically make you empathetic to other patients or a nice person. It’s a disease, not a spiritual condition. Would you agree? Some… Continue reading
Guardian Editor Responds To Criticism Of Keller’s Article On Lisa Adams
Chris Elliot, The Guardian readers’ editor, has today responded to the overwhelming criticism the newspaper received for publishing Emma Keller’s article attacking Lisa Adams. He begins by apportioning blame to the editing process,… Continue reading
Lisa Adams And The Victimology Of Cancer
Yes, another Kellergate post today. No apologies for those who have heard enough at this stage, for despite what the Kellers may lead you to believe, you don’t have to read my ramblings… Continue reading
Is Lisa Adams a too public reminder of a private fear?
Since I posted a summary yesterday of the backlash against the Kellers’ opinions on Lisa Adam’s sharing her experience of Stage IV cancer with the world via social media, there has been a… Continue reading
Offensive Guardian article on Lisa Adams causes backlash
Update: Since posting this yesterday, there has been an even greater surge in online commentary about this story. Here is a link to a more condensed version. Although I read The Guardian newspaper… Continue reading
