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Breast Biopsies Can Leave Room for Doubt About Cancer
Breast Biopsies Can Leave Room for Doubt About Cancer Recently, I came across an enlightening article in the New York Times by Denise Grady about a study identifying the doubt that can be raised by...
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The ABC’s of IV’s
Needlestick I don’t like having needles stuck in my arms. That may be odd to read, but please allow me to explain. You see, pre-chemo, I had amazing veins. Prior to having my blood drawn or an IV...
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Breast Cancer Information: Rayo de Esperanza
As many of you may know, in October o 2014, Allstate Insurance and I released “The Silver Lining Companion Guide” which is a condensed version of our (mine and Elizabeth Messina’s) original book, The...
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Emily McDowell Sympathy Cards
Empathy Cards As you all know, I have talked and talked (and talked!) about what to say and what not to say to someone who has cancer. It is stupendously important for friends of people who have...
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BFFL Co.
BFFL Co. As many of you already know, sharing tips with friends is one of my favorite things to do. One company that I have been meaning to tell you about is BFFL Co. BFFL stands for “Best Friends for...
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When Someone is Grieving What to Say
When Someone is Grieving What to Say We have experienced a lot of death this year. Some loved ones have died suddenly and others have died after a prolonged illness. Ugh. Sadness, confusion,...
View ArticlePractice What I Preach
Recently a girlfriend called me out and dressed me down. She just finished chemo and told me, “Hol, I love you and your book. It helped me through all of my treatments.” Sweet, right? THEN she said,...
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5th Cancerversary. Yup. FBC.
Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, it’s back to blogging I go… How’s that for an entré? Good? No? Well, I’m not sure where to begin after disappearing for the past few months. How have you been? Have a good summer? I...
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Hello! Hello! Gosh is it ever nice to be back. I can’t begin to tell you how much I have missed you all. This summer and fall has been a period of stupendous change and growth. I have so much to...
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Video Series: Facing a Potential Cancer Diagnosis
Facing a Potential Cancer Diagnosis First and foremost, thank you so much for all of the positive feedback on the first installment of the video series, To Fight or Not to Fight During Cancer...
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