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“Stage Four: A Love Story” by Benjamin Steger
A touching story of imperfect love, resilience and transformation
On the surface, “Stage Four: A Love Story” is a touching documentary about a Midwestern couple in their sixties whose quiet lives are upended by a cancer diagnosis. The story begins with Mary Jo Steger sitting in her living room … Continue reading
“Moving On (before and after cancer)” by Sue McCollum
The short book of poetry details the author's experience with breast cancer
“Moving On (before and after cancer)” is author Sue McCollum’s personal journal about her experience with breast cancer. However, it’s unique because it is written entirely in rhyme poetry. The book is divided chronologically into four sections detailing McCollum’s cancer … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, Cancer, chronic illness, Lending Insight, Poems About Cancer, Poetry, Radiation, Sue McCollum
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Breast Cancer Surgery Harmful in Frail Nursing Home Residents
Elderly women with breast cancer fare worse after surgery, study finds
As a rule, breast cancer surgery is considered a low-risk procedure, even in the elderly. But a recent study published in JAMA Surgery has called into question the wisdom of surgery in women who are elderly and medically frail. After … Continue reading
Most Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer Don’t Need Chemotherapy
A new study shows the vast majority of women do well on endocrine therapy alone
A much anticipated study comparing the long-term survival of women with early-stage breast cancer who received chemotherapy with women who did not has just been released. The results, reported in the New England Journal of Medicine on June 3, 2018, … Continue reading
New 23andMe Cancer Screening Test Approved
The FDA has just given its approval to the company's genetic testing kit
In a move that’s already stirring controversy, the FDA has given its approval to a home testing kit that lets users screen themselves for certain breast cancer genes without a doctor’s prescription. The test is marketed by the genetic testing firm … Continue reading
Cancer Patient Heather Mosher Marries 18 Hours Before her Death
The dying bride's vows were her final words, which she followed with a triumphant gesture
Surely Heather Mosher’s worst of times began the day doctors confirmed she had breast cancer. That day, however, did not end in deep disappointment. Nor did her life. On December 23, 2016 Heather received both the dire medical news and … Continue reading
