On my ovarian cancer awareness page in the menu, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes get only a brief mention, buried in the “causes and risk factors.” But, stories lately, such as with Angelina Jolie getting a proactive mastectomy, are bringing these dangerous genes into the light. And what better way to promote it: if Angelina […]
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A recent topic in the news has gotten a lot of attention lately. This particular topic struck a chord with me. I was bullied in school when I was younger. (I still recall a particular incident when I broke my finger and had trouble carrying things due to the splint. A classmate took all my
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I know it has been a long time since I posted a real update, well over two months. There has been a lot going on and rarely time to breathe. Aunt Sharon has been doing well in the assisted living. She was a bit upset at first, but my parents visit her daily. And she
Just a heads up to my crafty friends. 🙂 JustRite Stamper’s Be Strong collection is on clearance for $5! (From $14.95) This cancer ribbon collection is one of the most beautiful I’ve found. It includes frames, ribbons, and sentiments that are just perfect for crafting cards to cheer up friends dealing with cancer. I bought
I seem to have come full circle with my monthly cancer awareness posts. Rather than post again, and duplicate all this for another year, I will simply link to it, after giving a shorter talk. March lays claim to colon (colorectal) and kidney cancers, which are the dark blue and orange ribbons, respectively. For kidney
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