A friend and I were shooting Facebook Messenger messages back and forth this afternoon, precipitated by actor Wentworth Miller’s heartfelt and honest social media post…
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I had the distinct pleasure today of representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network at a Congressional research briefing in Washington, D.C. I shared…
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The month of March is an important month for many reasons. It was the month I was diagnosed four years ago. It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness…
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Another cancer-versary season is underway. I was diagnosed in March 2012, finished treatment in February 2013 and was declared cancer-free in May 2013. Last year,…
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In five days, I become a Spartan. After miles of crawling under barbed wire, climbing up muddy hills, carrying heavy objects and pulling myself over…
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I’ve been pondering my bucket list for the last week or so. In April, the lovely Sarah and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.…
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For the next few days, I’m going to feel like Oprah or Ellen. I’m bestowing surprises in observance of the thrid anniversary of my cancer…
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Cancer sucks. I was confronted with that reality again today when, after a wonderful weekend spent at home, in the gym and with wonderful friends…
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Crossed another item off my bucket list this week. I threw out a ceremonial first pitch at a game between the Tennessee Smokies and the…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a Tips from Former Smokers ad campaign in 2012 that shows graphic depictions of the effects…