bittersweet milestone…

October 21, 2009 by editor  
Filed under On Health & Beauty, On Life, On Spirit

I first read Laurie’s story on Blogher after she’d responded to The Women at Forty’s Five Questions challenge. I immediately visited her blog, Not Just About Cancer where she talks candidly about “What happens when you are 38 years old, write for a living and are diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.”

Maria’s Story: Why we need healthcare reform

October 5, 2009 by editor  
Filed under On Health & Beauty

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Women at Forty is asking readers to submit their true stories of challenge and triumph.  In today’s feature, guest blogger Rachel Dachel tells the touching story of a wife, mother and friend who fought cancer and her insurance company, and won. Healthcare Reform is a national hot [...]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 30, 2009 by editor  
Filed under On Health & Beauty, On Life

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of breast cancer survivors and the loved ones we’ve lost, Women at Forty will display our special pink logo throughout the month of October. Forty is the year women are encouraged to get their first mammogram.  I’m gearing up for mine, and am curious about other [...]