Not Just About Cancer: A survivor’s story

I first posted Laurie’s story last year during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I thought her courageous story was one that should be shared with as many women as possible. I’m re-posting it this year as encouragement for anyone diagnosed with, or being treated for, breast cancer.

Five – plus one – for Friday: The “Pink Ribbon” Edition – 6 ways you can help

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today 76% of women with breast cancer have a survival rate of ten or more years. But, we still have a long way to go. Here are five ways you can help yourself and others in the fight against breast cancer.

bittersweet milestone…

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

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

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 [...]