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“Prayer” by Lizzie West: Singer-songwriter reminds us that our loved ones live on in the sun and rain -
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Mary Oliver’s “Heavy” Speaks to the Weight of Grief: The poet eloquently conveys the dizzying effect of loss
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Tag Archives: breast cancer
New Breast Cancer Study Announced
Study to examine whether weight loss prevents breast cancer recurrence in overweight women
The Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the wearable-tech giant Fitbit are teaming up on a study to learn if weight loss can reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who are overweight. Dubbed the Breast Cancer Weight Loss … Continue reading
The Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project
Michael Colanero’s digital art helps breast cancer survivors heal
Since 2009, digital artist and photographer Michael Colanero has been working with breast cancer survivors on a project that transforms their physical and emotional scars through body art. With the help of body painters Keegan Hitchcock and Georgette Pressler, Colanero converts his digital designs … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged "Ribbon in the Sky", "Warrior", Art, BCABPP, breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project, Breast cancer survivors, Cancer, Conditions and Diseases, Death and Dying, Death and Dying Art, Georgette Pressler, Michael Colanero, SevenPonds, Soulful Expressions, UNCOMMON gallery
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When Art Meets Science with the Mission of Eliminating Breast Cancer Tumors
Modern artists explore other options to traditional medical science
We have all heard of the relationship between art and science. In fact, many a book has been written on who actually envisions the future first: art or science? The verdict seems to weigh heavily toward art creating the thoughts … Continue reading
Author Jackie Collins Is Remembered for Her Tenacity
In the face of terminal illness, her spry spirit shined through
British author Jackie Collins died this week after a six-year battle with breast cancer, yet there were few people who even knew she was ill. That’s because the famed writer didn’t want her life to be defined by her illness. … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged A private battle, Bestseller, breast cancer, Cancer, Death, Hollywood, Hollywood Wives, Jackie Collins, terminal illness
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Tig by Directors Ashley York and Kristina Goolsby
A documentary about comedian Tig Notaro's humor through tragedy
First, Tig Notaro went to the hospital for a rare gastrointestinal illness. Then her mother died. Then she got breast cancer. Then she went through a breakup. Just one of these events is enough to make anyone question their existence … Continue reading
Fighting in Style: The Evolution of Breast Cancer Awareness Merchandise
Cancer survivor Allison W. Gryphon and designer Piper Gore don't want cancer fighters to compromise style
When Allison W. Gryphon was diagnosed with breast cancer, she knew she would have to adjust to major lifestyle changes – but compromising her style was not up for question. She collaborated with designer Piper Gore to create the “Fighter … Continue reading
