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
I am so desperately sad to hear of the death this morning of actress and singer, Bernie Nolan. She was only 52 and leaves behind her loving husband and beloved daughter Erin, 14.… Continue reading
My Twitter stream this morning was filled with references to Angelina Jolie’s “medical choice” so I clicked on one of the many links to the New York Times Op Ed piece by the… Continue reading
Actress Valerie Harper, star of the 1970s television comedy “Rhoda,” says she is determined to “live each day’s moments fully” despite a brain cancer diagnosis that doctors told her could bring death in… Continue reading
This week I have been reading some excellent articles on the language we use to describe cancer – its diagnosis, treatment, and aftermath. In particular, Atif Kukaswadia’s The Problem With Fighting Cancer in PLOS… Continue reading
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death this week of Debbie Ford, the New York Times bestselling author, teacher, trainer, and internationally recognized expert in personal transformation. I was very… Continue reading
In the latest edition of Coping with Cancer, the actress Maura Tierney opens up about her breast cancer experience. In 2009, the former ER actress, Maura Tierney found a lump in her breast and following a… Continue reading
I didn’t intend to write another blog post today as I settle into my first day in Malta, but I have to say I was really shocked to read of Giuliana Rancic’s breast cancer diagnosis and felt… Continue reading
Time for the weekly round-up of blogs. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve wanted to share with you. Just click on the highlighted links… Continue reading
I was saddened to hear of the death this week of acclaimed film producer and cancer activist Laura Ziskin. Ziskin, who lived with breast cancer for seven years, was a co-founder of Stand… Continue reading
