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Not All Female Cancers Are Pink

Joanie / October 25, 2018

Pink lights illuminate bridges, state capitols and city landmarks. Runners, walkers and strollers race for the cure. Pink ribbons embellish […]

Joanie / June 9, 2018

In Wisconsin, we have two seasons—winter and construction. For me, a diagnosis of ovarian cancer hurled me into a winter

Joanie / May 7, 2018

“I have stage 4 bladder cancer,” my sister Tracy said. “It’s also in my lungs and liver.” No! I felt

Joanie / February 9, 2018

“We should start a social group for ovarian cancer survivors,” the leader of our STS (Survivors Teaching Students) course said.

Joanie / November 11, 2017

Electricity filled the air, sparking excitement and anticipation as I approached the registration table at the Monona Terrace. The time

Joanie / October 10, 2017

Pink lights illuminate bridges, state capitols and city landmarks. Runners, walkers and strollers race for the cure. Pink ribbons embellish

Joanie / September 24, 2017

Are there certain words that trigger pressure in your chest or tightness in your throat? For me, that word is

Joanie / June 12, 2017

“Bon voyage!” These shouts echo in the ears of passengers as their cruise ship shoves off from port, the familiar

Joanie / May 8, 2017

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day. I am an ovarian cancer survivor. I had observed the ravages of cancer and

Joanie / February 11, 2017

Love—romance, flowers, hearts, chocolates and Valentine’s Day. But is this really love? I asked my fellow cancer survivors the following