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PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor

Death and Breast Cancer: Preparing for the Death of a loved one

When you’re over 80 years old, as my mother is, your chance of getting breast cancer is 1 in 8. Of the eight white-haired ladies gathered around the pool, the hot Florida sun shimmering off the chlorine-blue water, statistics say one will get breast cancer—assuming none have already been touched by the disease. If you have breast... Read moreChevron
PJ Hamel

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Fighting Breast Cancer and Confronting Death Gracefully

I was walking through my quiet neighborhood early one recent morning. The sun had just risen; everything was crystal clear in the chilly first light of day, and perfectly still. No wind, no sound save a far-off flock of crows. As I walked, I noticed leaves falling from the brown winter oaks. Not a blizzard of leaves, swirling and tumbling along... Read moreChevron
Natalia Hernandez

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In My 20's.... And Discussing My Death from Metastatic Breast Cancer with My Family

I do not agree with Carolyn Hax's advice on discussing cancer and death with your family, offered last Sunday in her column in the Washington Post's Style section. PJ Hamel wrote an awesome response summarizing the column and advice from Carolyn, which you should check out. Here's what I think. I think Carolyn doesn't... Read moreChevron
PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor

Should You Force Someone With Cancer to Talk About Death?

Washington Post Style columnist Carolyn Hax writes an Ann Landers-type column, answering readers’ questions about relationships, sex, family issues, and the like. But in last Sunday’s Post, Hax examined a subject none of us is comfortable with: death. Here’s a synopsis of the column:“Dear Carolyn: I was recently diagnosed... Read moreChevron

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