A guest post by Victoria McGlone One of the first things that crossed my mind as soon as I heard the dreaded four words “you have breast cancer” at the age of 37 was “I want a double mastectomy and I want these breasts removed from my body immediately.” It’s interesting how different women in …
Why Cancer Made Me A Better Business Person
I’ve been in business for 30+ years, a VP of Marketing and an entrepreneur for sixteen years at the helm of my own marketing communications firm, and a mentor to tech startups for the same length of time. I thought I understood what it takes to make it in business. That said, going through a …
When it Comes to Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines – Not all Research is Equal
Guest Post by Natalie Kwadrans As I sat at home this weekend, knowing the hearing at the Canadian House of Commons was starting today regarding the newly proposed Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines, I felt the need to tangibly highlight to others why I feel these guidelines fail women in this country. So, I did what …
I Am Impatient About the Word Patient
Patient advocacy is a thing in cancer land y’all. That said,I have some very strong opinions on one critical element; the use of the term patient itself. William Osler (revered as one of the four founders of modern medicine) once preached “see the person, not the patient,” but not everyone in medicine or in the world …
Returning to Work After Breast Cancer Treatment
The thought of returning to work after breast cancer treatment feels like you just completed one marathon and are now on the brink of another. It is an intricate dance of emotional recovery, physical rebuilding, and professional realignment. Data shows that 80% of women who are diagnosed take a leave of absence from work. Only …