We’ll be honest. When planning this blog series, we thought we had a brilliant idea: exploring the challenges unique to the Stages of Breast Cancer, from Stage 0 through Stage IV. And then we started interviewing women in each stage. … Continue reading →
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Our Pets, Our Selves: My Cat Knew I Had Cancer (Kate, Guest Blogger)
Have you ever read those stories about pets finding and alerting their human companions to cancer? As I look back on the changes my cat exhibited before my breast cancer diagnosis, I think he was trying to do just that! … Continue reading →
Read MoreOur Pets, Our Selves: Dogs at Play
Teenager rebellion. Toddler temper tantrums. Divorce. A falling-out with a friend. Human relationships can be so difficult at times, can’t they? Not so with our pets – our relationships with those members of our family are just plain different.
Read MoreOur Pets, Our Selves: Animal Assisted Therapy with Molly DePrekel and Monica Anderson
“People will start to tell you about themselves when they talk about animals and pets. And it’s so beautiful because they will start to unwind and storytell and show you pictures. You get a sense of who they are in … Continue reading →
Read MoreOur Pets, Our Selves: Cancer Comfort From our Furry Friends (by Susan Pettit, Guest Blogger)
Do you think your “furry friends” sense emotional distress, sadness, sickness or conversely, joy? When was the last time you took for granted the unconditional love and readiness-on-demand your pet(s) provide you? Pet: sometimes referred to as “family member, fur-ball … Continue reading →
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