Breast Cancer on Shine

Should you ignore the new mammogram guidelines?

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It may be about time to let the breast cancer screening controversy slip into a state of quiet fermentation. Certainly it isn't front page news any more. But the controversy and confusion are still there, as is the importance of getting past them to take what we know—and put it to good…

New poll shows single women think men would leave them if diagnosed with breast cancer

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When Sex and the City's Samantha Jones was diagnosed with breast cancer, her boyfriend pledged to stay with her through treatment. If you were one of the skeptics who thought, “yeah right”, you’ll definitely be surprised by the results…

Tough Titties!

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Today, I felt compelled to write about the recommendations made yesterday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force regarding routine mammography screening and breast exams.

Yesterday, the USPSTF changed the recommendations from yearly mammographies starting at age 40, to every other year…

For Women, Cancer Spells Divorce

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It looks like some men slept through the "in sickness and in health" part of the marriage vow. When a woman gets diagnosed with cancer, she's far more likely to end up divorced than if a man gets the same diagnosis.

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Melatonin - Anticancer Properties and More

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Melatonin (n-acetyl-5-mehoxytryptophan) is a hormone synthesized from serotonin in the pineal gland located inside the brain, but is also found in other tissues. Tryptophan, an amino acid naturally found in foods like eggs, turkey, and dairy, can cross the blood-brain barrier where it is…

Suzanne Somers may have caused her own cancer. And she may cause yours.

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When I read today's Daily Beast headline, "Does Suzanne Somers Cause Cancer?" I thought it was meant to be a funny, or possibly snarky take on how an actor best known for promoting the Thigh Master had suddenly become an expert in alternative medicine. (We've criticized her here…

A Daughters Tribute to her Mother, Plant Name Commission, Finished Commission

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Come along with me I invite you to watch as I paint my new Commission of the "Name Plant". People commission artwork for many reasons but mostly in honor of something they feel very connected to. A portrait of someone they love, an animal who was loyal or to celebrate something…

The First Pink World Series

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The New York Yankees again made history Wednesday night in the opening game of the World Series. I'm not talking about their brand new billion dollars plus stadium or their continuing record of appearances. The Yankees making news in baseball's…

Elizabeth Edwards comes to grips with her terminal cancer. And it's sad, realistic, and surprisingly empowering

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I am an admirer of Elizabeth Edwards. I've had the honor of meeting her on several occasions and I have found her to be amazingly articulate, informed, compassionate, and kind. It was my not-so-secret hope that she would run for president back when she was campaigning for her husband.

She's been through a lot, this cancer survivor and wife of a man who was outed for a scandalous affair that put a very public fissure in the middle of what seemed to be an ideal marriage and partnership.