Learning About Cancer

Mar

Side-Out Protocol: Year One

Julie Matthews

Fairfax, VA — March 29, 2011 — The Side-Out Foundation is funding a study looking at a novel approach in treating …


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Sep

Gloria Dunetz, 8/14/1936-8/20/2010

Julie Matthews

Gloria (AKA “Glo”) S. Dunetz, 74, who died Friday, August 20th at her home in Fairfax Station, VA exuded beauty, …


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Jul

The Other Shoe

Julie Matthews

“I will recover fully, I will stay in remission, and I will live a normal life.” I created and recited this mantra …


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May

Dating After Cancer

Julie Matthews

I recently joined an on-line dating service. I’m 32, I’m decent looking, I have a job I enjoy and family and …


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Apr

The Language of a “Survivor”

Julie Matthews

According to the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), a cancer survivor is “anyone with a history of …


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Apr

Too Much Pink?

Julie Matthews

Is it possible to have too much awareness? For breast cancer, that is. Blog posts, forums and informal conversations …


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Apr

Developing the Art of Being a Patient

Julie Matthews

I just learned the term “patient activation”. It sounds like something New Age, like you’re getting ready to send …


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Jan

Xeloda: A Great Drug

Gloria Dunetz

I’ve been traveling the road of Living with Cancer for almost 6 years and for 3 1/2 of those years Xeloda kept me …


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Dec

Bah Humbug-Xmas Scrooge

Gloria Dunetz

For years I have disliked holidays because it’s like you’re being forced to be happy and enjoy! Well you know …


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Oct

Skin is an Organ Breast Cancer Affects

Gloria Dunetz

Having been on Xeloda for more than 6 months and doing fairly well I just received a report from my dermotologist that …


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