Bald Is Beautiful
“Bald is beautiful,” said the young woman on the television screen as she proudly displayed her shaved head. I was […]
Grab Your Life Preserver and Hold On!
Today we celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. Nearly 10 years ago ovarian cancer plunged me into its murky sea. Sometimes
Retired or Refired?
As a former oncology nurse, I had vowed that I would never undergo chemotherapy. I had witnessed too many devastating
Camp Mak-A-Dream
This week is American Camp Week. Nestled in the Rockies near Missoula Montana, Camp Mak-A-Dream exceeded expectations for ovarian cancer
Parade Pink—Teal Aware
Parade the Pink—Teal Aware October is breast cancer awareness month. A parade of pink: sportswear, jewelry, ribbons, marathons, lights. So
Teal Aware—God Aware
September is ovarian cancer awareness month. Let us be teal aware. As an ovarian cancer survivor, I am aware of
I Survived!
Today is National Cancer Survivors Day. I survived ovarian cancer. I am a survivor. I had observed the ravages of
Color My World Teal
Today the world unites to support ovarian cancer awareness. My last memory of the world uniting revolves around the Olympic
A Silent Alarm
Ovarian cancer. It launches in silence, creeps with a whisper and advances with a roar. It hid in the recesses
May: Women’s Healthcare Month
A Stealth Attack By Joanie Shawhan Do you know the symptoms of one of the most insidious diseases assaulting women