As we come to the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I think it is important that we take time to pause and realize that we must be vigilant each and every day about the dangers and risks of breast cancer. I think it is great that we have a month dedicated to raising awareness to breast cancer and the role we all must play in being... Read more
Breast cancer has had a profound impact on my life. This time of year, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I reflect on the disease and the impact it has had on my life and my priorities. First and foremost, I never forget how blessed and fortunate I am that my mom is alive and well. For the past 15 years as a survivor, she has been the... 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
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