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- Jan 13, 2013
- 3 min
5-year cancer milestone worth celebrating
Jan 13, 2013 I first wrote about cancer long before I was diagnosed with it. In fact, I wrote several columns about it in one way or...
- May 30, 2010
- 3 min
At 50, it's a very good thing to have a birthday
May 30, 2010 I met a sweet little baby named Barbara the other day. Just kidding. There are no babies named Barbara. Name fashion has...
- Apr 26, 2009
- 3 min
Cancer survivors are thankful for every day
April 26, 2009 Suzy was only 33 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was 17 at the time. Looking back, there were some mistakes...
- Jul 20, 2008
- 3 min
My cancer year taught me how lucky I really am
July 20, 2008 I’ve waited a year to write today’s column. When diagnosed with breast cancer last July, I talked with friends who went...
- Aug 26, 2007
- 3 min
The hand in the dark that matters the most
August 26, 2007 I am married. The thought comes to me in the charcoal black of my bedroom as I realize I’m awake. My thumb is curled...
- Jul 22, 2007
- 3 min
Fear, hope and humor in face of cancer
July 22, 2007 We tick errands off our list as we accomplish them and we feel so satisfied. Credit union, tick. Grocery store, tick. ...