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Tuesday, Mar 16th 2010
Chemo Report
by Marilyn B.
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I had a good day today. I was so apprehensive about starting chemo that I somehow convinced myself that getting the chemo itself would be awful. It wasn't. Thank god for my port!!! It was like being hooked up to the mother ship.
Sunday, Mar 14th 2010
Preparing for the Journey Ahead
by Marilyn B.
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On Monday I start chemo. I told my husband this morning that it’s pretty screwed up when you fear the treatment more than you fear the disease. But he reminded me that the reason I don’t fear the disease is because of the treatment. He’s right.
Friday, Mar 12th 2010
A Gesture of Solidarity and Wig Shopping
by Marilyn B.
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We had three important events this week. First, in a gesture of solidarity, my daughter Emily and 11 of her friends had strands of their hair dyed pink for breast cancer awareness. It was a great event.
By Marilyn BalcombeTuesday, Jan 26th 2010
You're Invited to an Exclusive Event
Did you ever laugh so hard you nearly peed your pants? (I have a friend who leaks every time she cracks up.) She’s not alone. One in three women experience light bladder leakage (LBL), involuntary leakage that results from things like laughing, coughing, sneezing or exercising. This is often caused by weak pelvic floor muscles, which can be worsened by obesity, pregnancy, childbirth and hysterectomy.
Thursday, Jan 21st 2010
I Never Expected to Get Cervical Cancer
By Michelle Whitlock, cervical cancer survivor and director of the Pearl of Wisdom Campaign to Prevent Cervical Cancer
No one expects to get cervical cancer. When my doctor called me back for more tests after my routine gynecologic exam, I wasn’t worried. After all, I had had years of uneventful Pap tests. Plus, I was 26, my career was taking off and I had just met the guy of my dreams.
Monday, Jan 11th 2010
Painful Sex: Tune In Today to Learn More About Causes and Treatments
Are you one of the six million people suffering from painful sex? Has your doctor told you it’s all in your head? Tune in today to The Dr. Oz Show as Dr. Oz investigates four real causes of painful sex and offers options for treatment.
Thursday, Dec 17th 2009
Happy Holidays from HealthyWomen
Imagine for a moment that your “To Do” list has an important person at the top; someone who embodies all the aspects of daily life—a boss, a doctor, a therapist, an accountant, a nurse, a housekeeper, a cook, a chauffeur—someone like you.
Thursday, Dec 10th 2009
Learning to Appreciate the Simple Things in Life
Elyse Jankowski, HealthyWomen program assistant
Decorating the house, shopping for gifts, traveling to visit family members, and not enough time to do it all! While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed during the holidays, there is beauty all around us. You may find it in the grace of falling snow, the splendor of colorful lights, or in my case, the joyous smile of a loved one.
Friday, Nov 20th 2009
I Modeled in My First Fashion Show
Elyse Jankowski, HealthyWomen program assistant
We've seen them strutting their stuff on TV and in magazines. The glitz and glamour, the gorgeous designer wear. Have you ever wondered what being a runway model is REALLY like? On Thursday, November 5, I found out!
