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: 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 →
Read MoreOur Pets, Our Selves: My Cancer Care Cats (by Sheryle Cruse, Guest Blogger)
It seems that many of us have pets. Pets that we love. Pets that are part of our family. Pets that have been there for us through the tough times in life . . . such as a breast cancer … Continue reading →
Read MoreCaught! Fireflies in Action: a Conversation with Teresa Biss
Ah, it is summer! If you grew up in the Upper Midwest, do you remember chasing lightning bugs with a mason jar in hand, hoping to catch one? And if you did, you’d spend the rest of the evening staring … Continue reading →
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