My Mom Has Breast Cancer

Where do you turn to for help when your mom is diagnosed with breast cancer? Nikolai Hamel will share his story throughout National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Interviews with Inspiring Daughters:

My Mom Was Diagnosed During the Week of College Graduation
Learn how Marisa Lee's experience inspired her to form The Pink Agenda, a nonprofit committed to raising funds for breast cancer research.
My Mother's Cancer and My Prophylactic Double Mastectomy
Gossip Girl writer Jessica Queller discusses her decision.
CLEAVAGE: New Ways to Look
Gabby Mejia discusses her new art project and its unique approach to increasing breast cancer awareness.
New Play: The Things I Wish My Mother Would Have Told Me
Actress/Playwright Mia Perovetz discusses her new play.

Learn How Nik's Story Began:

The Night My Mom Told Me She Had Breast Cancer
What's it like to find out that your mom has breast cancer? When he was 15, Nik found out.
After Her Diagnosis - How's Your Mom?
The seemingly constant barrage of questions about Nik's mom began on the soccer field.
Advice for Moms on Sharing Their Breast Cancer Experiences with Family
Get Nik's advice on how to discuss your breast cancer with your family.
I Was Never Embarrassed for My Mom
No matter how awful Nik's mom looked, somehow he just didn't find her appearance embarrassing.
Hair, or Lack Thereof
Learn what happened after Nik's mom shaved her head. It transformed more than just her appearance.

A Daughter's Lessons Learned:

Lawn Clippings and Metastatic Cancer

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Nikolai Hamel Speaks Out:

Where do you go when you learn your mom has breast cancer? During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2008, Nikolai Hamel, who is the son of a survivor, will blog in support of families facing cancer.

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My Mom Has Breast Cancer

Interviews with Inspiring Daughters:

Learn How Nik's Story Began:

A Daughter's Lessons Learned:

Lawn Clippings and Metastatic Cancer

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