Studies have shown that wives of PC survivors are often under a lot of emotional strain. And the wife's mental state apparently affects the health of the man. So I asked myself, "Why are we ladies so stressed out"? Often because we are what one article I came across (Minnesota Public Radio, April 17, 2008 by Nanci [...]
I just received this alarming message on my newswire. I can't comment on it now because my elderly mother is here. But we, as a community, must provide extra support and resources to younger patients, and do it in a timely way, up front when they are diagnosed. It is absolutely critical. (Note: emphases in [...]
This is a copy of a petition just launched by my sponsoring organization, Malecare. The idea is to start a revolution -- to change the way people think about prostate cancer -- especially our legislators. (See my previous post for an introduction.) I urge you all to sign it and get everybody you know to [...]
Today I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Dear husband and I were standing on 5th Avenue and 79th Street, right near Central Park. We were able to catch some of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. There's nothing I love more than pomp and circumstance. And by chance, we [...]
The inspiration for this title is a film produced by actress and photographer Kris Carr called Crazy, Sexy Cancer. She has also written a book and maintains a blog by that name (crazysexycancer.com). Some months ago I saw the stunning, 30-something Ms. Carr (she appears in NFL football commercials) on a TV talk show, and [...]