Dear 16-Year-Old Me in the Tanning Bed
I remember you all too well. I remember the cheerleader, the girl who couldn’t wait for the winter formal, and then the prom. I see you looking at…
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Cancer Survivor
Finding Normal Land
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I recall my doctor saying, “You are having normal reactions. Normal fears. But I need you to…
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30 Years of Friendship
On our first trip together in January of 1999, we were all relatively in the same places in life. Some were newlyweds with new careers, one…
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The Girlfriend’s Guide to Having a Friend With Cancer
I’m working on a project for my personal blog. It’s what I’m calling my “Great Goodness Giftaway.” And one part of it…
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Almost exactly a year ago at age 43, I was told the words “I’m afraid you have colorectal cancer.” It was March 6, 2014, and I was still a bit…
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