Advice from Jessica Benson, Daughter of a Breast Cancer Survivor
My mom is a 20-year breast cancer survivor. This past year, she had complications with her original implants, so she's had a series of s
What Breast Cancer Awareness Month Means to Me
Dear friends and colleagues, A few days ago in my favorite coffee shop on Melrose, I sit outdoors sending e-mails. As I’m typing away, I see a family walk up to the coffee bar. A woman in her 30s with a toddler on her hip walks into the shop. In one hand, she holds a second little girl’s hand, in the other, she is pushing a man about her age in a wheelchair. I can’t help but wonder who the man is. Is she his caregiver? Sister? Friend? I didn’t know.
Behind me, a mom and da
5 Cancer Resources That Don't Suck
There are zillions of sites out there. Here are 5 sites that I have been using as of late, that are very informative / have actually been of great help to me during this time. These are the basics. I will look forward to digging deeper and finding even more niche sites down the line - and will be sure to post what I find in the coming weeks! 1. Susan G Komen | http://ww5.komen.org/ "Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such a
10 Things That You Might Feel When You Find Out That Your Parent is Sick
So. You’ve just found out that your mom or dad is sick. Now what? When my mom told me that her cancer had come back, I instantly burst into tears. The next day I was really frustrated to the point of rage. And the day after that, I just felt confused and alone. So, without further ado, ten things that you might feel when you find out that your mom or dad is sick: 1) SADNESS: When my mom told me that her cancer had come back, I instantly burst into tears. Part of me felt asham
