I was 37 years old, and the mother of two children ages 1 and 4, when I was diagnosed with Stage IV inflammatory breast cancer. It is a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer that attacks the lymphatic system around the breast. It is usually fatal, widespread by the time...
'We Love You, Alex!' Contestant on 'Jeopardy!' Moves Trebek
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek got choked up when he read the final response from a Brown University student who wanted to show support as he battles pancreatic cancer. The emotional moment came in Monday's episode when Trebek read Dhruv Gaur's final answer. Instead of writing a correct...
Valiant Survivors Reclaim Their Femininity in the Face of Cancer
Cancer takes an intense, emotional toll on those who are stricken with the dreaded disease and face the challenge of battling and treating its effects. For women, the experience can be especially traumatic as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery often result in physical changes to their bodies that affect their self-esteem....