I’ve received a multitude of correspondence from breast cancer patients who have read my blog posts and columns, as well as their significant others. One reader told me that I’d opened his eyes to the back story his wife endured, and that he had learned things of which he was previously unaware. This makes me […]
We all know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, right? And you know what that means! We talk about boobies! Jugs! Knockers! Bazookas! Life is funny. Even ironic! Growing up, I ‘developed’ very early. I loathed my Play Dough form. My body couldn’t handle the extra cargo at such a young age. None of my […]
En route to the hospital last week, cloaked in a cocoon of inky pre-dawn smog, I turned to my husband and asked:»Aren’t you sick of making this trip?» He responded: «Aren’t you?» What a stupid question. Of course! We were travelling to my tenth breast revision procedure. I’ve decided that it was time to just […]
Since her breast cancer diagnosis 11 years ago, Maria Heck has had 12 surgeries, become the owner of two businesses, and invented a saving grace for many patients with breast cancer. She also had both of her breasts removed in a double mastectomy without hesitation. Determined not to live in fear and constant worry, Maria […]
Do you ever feel like your entire life is a freak show…and you have front row seats? Pull up a chair and enjoy the latest installment in the series I call: “Maria’s Breast Case Scenario.” Having a double mastectomy can be a one-time deal. That is, opting not to go forward with an implant and […]