Cancer

Surviving and Thriving

Our bloggers are local cancer survivors who will discuss their experiences with cancer, treatment and the toll —both physical and mental — the disease can have on a family.

The 7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was First Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

The 7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was First Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

claudia

I met Claudia at a blogging conference last year. I was deeply moved when she spoke of her cancer journey. I am thrilled that she will be a regular contributor to Woman’s Living with Cancer blog.  4 years ago today I found the lump that changed my life.  I won’t call it the anniversary or even my […]

Mother’s Day, Hot Milk Cake and Genetics

Mother’s Day, Hot Milk Cake and Genetics

Living With Cancer Guest Poster

This Mother’s Day, I honor my maternal heritage: I am Connie Lee, daughter of Jimmie Dee, daughter of Jimmie Corrine, daughter of Minnie Mae; mother of Jade Lee-Mei. I inherited my grandmother’s love of baking, and I have her handwritten dessert recipes. I feel a connection to my maternal lineage when I bake from her […]