In my last SharePost on men supporting women with breast cancer, I discussed how it is vitally important that men be there for the women they love, which is about as obvious as something could be. Of course, we must be there without fail in every way possible for the women we love. However, one aspect of breast cancer caregiving that... Read more
Today I learned that Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer. I wish her the best as she starts treatment and wanted to share this message, which I sent her through the ABC Web site: Robert Frost once said, "The best way out is always through." From what I can sense about you, Robin, is that that... Read more
One of the most important things I have learned in the last 15 years as a breast cancer advocate is that men do care. This may or may not seem obvious to you. It is important to talk about perceptions of men as caregivers, especially because a lot of what the media says about men running away and leaving their loved ones during the crisis of... Read more
My mom, breast cancer survivor Gloria Heyison, and me The five most horrifying words I have ever heard were, "Your mom has breast cancer." It was March of 1992, and I was 29 years old. The fear and hopelessness I felt were summed up in the overwhelming question: Was Mom going to die? Throughout her... Read more