Over the summer, Christian and I attended a beautiful wedding- the first trip we were able to take alone together both since my breast cancer diagnosis and since Felix was born. As we sat in the dappled afternoon sun, listening to the voices of two of our close friends pledging their vows to each other, … Continue reading In Sickness and in Health
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 4: Robin Browne
Episode 4 of the Intersection of Cancer and Life features Robin Browne. Robin is 31 years old, a stage IV breast cancer survivor, and a regular contributor to Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls website. She's also the cohost of the podcast “That’s the Spirit” and is fascinated by all things spooky and dark. She has one … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 4: Robin Browne
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 3: Marianne DuQuette Cuozzo
On episode three of the Intersection of Cancer and Life, we have Marianne DuQuette Cuozzo - an artist, mother, three time cancer survivor, and most of all, a dreamer. Marianne was first diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 28, as a newlywed, and was told that she could never have children. She felt very alone, … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 3: Marianne DuQuette Cuozzo
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 2: Justin Birckbichler
On Episode 2 of The Intersection of Cancer and Life, I talk with Justin Birckbichler. Justin is a men’s health activist, testicular cancer survivor, and the founder of the advocacy website A Ballsy Sense of Tumor. From being diagnosed in November 2016 at the age of 25, to finishing chemo in January 2017, to being cleared in … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 2: Justin Birckbichler
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 1: Nora McMahon
Welcome back to the Intersection of Cancer and Life! Here are the show notes for Episode 1: Nora McMahon. Nora was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 39 years old in March of 2015. After undergoing a hysterectomy, oophorectomy and debulking surgery, she enduendured four months of aggressive chemo. Nora founded Cancer Grad, an online platform for young … Continue reading The Intersection of Cancer and Life, Episode 1: Nora McMahon
Welcome to The Intersection of Cancer and Life!
Welcome to The Intersection of Cancer and Life, a podcast about what happens when cancer, and life, put you on the road you never expected to travel. On this podcast, I talk to survivors, thrivers, and supporters about what life really looks like with cancer - the good, the difficult, and sometimes the really ridiculous. … Continue reading Welcome to The Intersection of Cancer and Life!
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Today, October 13th, is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. However, for me, every day since November 28, 2017, has been metastatic breast cancer awareness day. Each day, I live with metastatic breast cancer, and it permeates almost everything I do, from medication timing to dietary restrictions, to talk of medical bills to future vacations and … Continue reading Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Announcing…
The Intersection of Cancer and Life, a podcast that talks about the lives we rebuild after a cancer diagnosis. It's not the road we ever expected, but it's one hell of a journey. This podcast has been many, many months in the works, and I am so incredibly excited to finally share it with the … Continue reading Announcing…
Stephanie’s Letter
Stephanie writes: I waited until the last month of my 40th year to tell my dr I needed orders for my first mammogram. The way I saw it was, hey I’m still 40 so I have until the absolute last day before I turn 41. So I was to turn 41 in early January so … Continue reading Stephanie’s Letter
Final Notes on My Hysterectomy
It's been five weeks since my hysterectomy, and I can still say that my recovery has been much better than expected. I have had no complications up to this point, and physically, I don't really feel like I just had surgery. I was surprised at how minimally invasive the laparoscopic surgery really was, and my … Continue reading Final Notes on My Hysterectomy
