Category: Cancer Related Information

  • Finding the humor in the Big C

    A Friend’s Cancer: Good For Your Health?

  • An 8-Year-Old Boy Rallys For Pancreatic Cancer – Tonic

    An 8-Year-Old Boy Rallys For Pancreatic Cancer The son of the late “Last Lecture” speaker Randy Pausch is following in his father’s footsteps. Dylan Pausch, the son of the well-known Carnegie Mellon professor who touched lives around the country with his “Last Lecture” speech, is campaigning in Washington D.C. to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer,…

  • July 2010 Villager – The Dirty Dozen

    As a way to give back – every month I write an article for my local homeowner’s association magazine – the Villager. Here is July’s article: The Dirty Dozen – Organic Food Information Live Fit and Sore – July 2010– Page 14

  • Lance is Coming to Philly

    The LIVESTRONG Challenge is coming to Philly August 21—22, and Lance Armstrong has just announced he’ll be in attendance to join the City of Brotherly Love in supporting the 28 million people living with cancer around the world. Registration for the Challenge is open and already underway. On Saturday, you can walk or run our…

  • Smoking around kids exacts a high toll

    Smoking around kids exacts a high toll: studies Smoking today stands out like a big elephant in the middle of a room. I don’t even know anyone in my personal circle that smokes – which is a far cry from my social circle when I was in my 20s. Times sure have changed.  Smoking is…

  • Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise

    Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise No surprise here! Exercise helps people in so many ways – mentally & physically.  And can help the recovery of cancer survivors! Read the last paragraph of this quote: You don’t have to be Lance Armstrong or even go to a 545a boot camp! Go for a walk,…

  • A Father’s Day reflection

    A man’s worth is measured by how he parents his children. What he gives them, what he keeps away from them, the lessons he teaches and the lessons he allows them to learn on their own. ~Lisa Rogers I wanted to reflect for a min about father’s day and how that day has become more…

  • Cancer in America

    Lance Armstrong ‘I’m Here As Long As I Need To Be Here’ | Parade.com. His advice to survivors Surround yourself with positive people. People can be “pumps” or “drains,” he says, and in the wake of cancer, “there’s only room for those who can pump you up. It doesn’t help to be around anyone who…

  • Lemonade Days 2010 | Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

    Help Put the Squeeze on Childhood Cancer Stir up some fun as you raise money to help find a cure for pediatric cancer by taking part in our 7th Annual Lemonade Days, on the weekend of June 11, 12, and 13, 2010. Host an Alex’s Lemonade Stand fundraising event along with more than 10,000 volunteers…

  • 2 years livin strong!

    Walking into Georgetown Hospital after being away for 6 months, feelings of anxiety swept over me. It actually started en route. I hadn’t expected to really feel that way but I guess it makes sense. Scott and I have experienced quite a bit in hospitals in general but this was our home every other Tuesday…