Read the limited series on breast cancer
The monster inside
There is a quote from Seduction of the Minotaur by Anais Nin that continues to haunt me: “We do not see things as they…
Dear cancer
Dear cancer, Here’s the truth: You suck. You are taking away my precious time and energy. You are taking up space in my head.…
Little black clouds
I celebrated 2022 with a breast cancer diagnosis looming like little black clouds (happy f**king new year). Fortunately, the radiologist caught cancer during my…
Searching for equanimity
There will always be ups and downs in life. When you remain calm in the center of the storm, you can find peace and…
Breast cancer and me
Upon hearing the words over the phone: “breast cancer,” my heart skipped. The dark thing on the ultrasound was cancer. Time began to slow;…
Facing breast cancer with courage and strength
(This story first appeared in the October 2013 issue of Rochester Woman Magazine) Women are defined by their breasts. We shouldn’t be, but we…
