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From Lump to Laughter - The Story of Grace was written by Connie Hill and talks about her experience with breast cancer and her relationship with God throughout the process. "Grace" was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 34 when her children were 1 and 3 years old. This book is the story of the year from diagnosis through treatment. Interestingly "Grace" and I live in the same town and apparently used the same breast surgeon. He and I were not a good match personality wise but he is a good... Read Full Story

If you are between your teens and your early 40's you're considered to be a young adult in the cancer world. Congratulations, you get a week! When Vital Options was founded in 1983 it was the first and only organization for young adults with cancer. Today just by reading this blog you know that there are dozens of organizations and resources out there. I think it's due to the internet, now we know we're not really alone. Vital Options Call to Action this year is encouraging young adults... Read Full Story

In case you missed this story, Monday a federal judge struck down seven patents on on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. As most of you know these genes are linked to ovarian and breast cancer.  I've never been able to figure out who had the balls to grant a private company the right to own the patent on genetic material; I mean seriously, they didn't invent it, they discovered it. It's like filing for a patent on air. For those of you who don't understand why this is a big deal let me explain... Read Full Story

Planet Cancer recently joined LIVE STRONG to combine resources and efforts to reach and serve young adults with cancer. Their first project is pilot testing of a new LIVE STRONG Planet Cancer tool to help get the word about the needs of young adults out to health care professionals . Volunteers are needed to pilot test the Planet Cancer: Welcome to Our World Kit. This kit is designed to help you talk with health care providers about the unique issues and experiences young adults have with... Read Full Story

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After months and months of fighting, health care reform is a done deal, at least for now. Now I want to get back to things that you can do to help others with cancer as well as help yourself. Peer connections are a big and relatively easy way that you can help someone who is just starting on a path that you've been down. Some of these groups are small, others much larger and more formalized. The Lineberger Cancer Center, part of the UNC Chapel Hill Center has a program called Cornucopia... Read Full Story

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and the folks at Freedom Pharmacy and Wellness Center want you to be more aware than ever. They are giving out FREE “Colon Self-Test Kits.” You can pick up your FREE “Colon Self-Test Kits” at 3901 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803 or call 407-898-4427 to find out how you can have it delivered to anywhere in the world (shipping fees may apply) !  These usually cost between 10 and 15 dollars so it's worth the phone call. Read Full Story

My grandfather was one of nine that survived to adulthood, six girls and three boys. Of his six sisters, four became Dominican nuns. One of the nuns, my Aunt Tina was a real pistol.  Born in 1925 she was the baby of the family and joined the Sisters of St. Dominic when she was only 20 years old. (I don't know if she's in the picture, it's from the 1960's, likely before I was born.) She spent most of her time in the convent teaching school in the Bronx and teaching special education courses... Read Full Story

This is in two parts and should be required viewing for anyone with a sense of humor and morality. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Intro - Progressivism Is Cancer www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Reform The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Conservative Libertarian www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Reform Read Full Story

Like everyone who has kids, our  kids have doctors. Dr. David Hill is one of the pediatricians in the practice that we take our children to. I've never given a lot of thought to the opinions of my physicians, other than medical of course. But after reading this article I am proud to be associated with them. This is the beginning of an article that ran in the Star News, our local paper, yesterday. Two things happened a couple of days ago that I cannot reconcile. One of the fathers of a... Read Full Story