Monthly Archives: February 2009

disparate but equal

I’ll be the first to admit that when it comes to health matters, I have the zeal of the newly converted. These days, I’m constantly preaching to friends and family about the importance of annual checkups and why they should … Continue reading

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go vegan? does that mean i have to give up meat?

My friend Kirk suggested that I consider adopting a vegan diet in light of my, ahem, situation. For the last 20-plus years, he has eaten no meat and no meat byproducts. God bless him. Last week, we talked for an … Continue reading

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ovarian, as sexy a cause as breast cancer

Let me start by saying that this is by no means meant to offend breast cancer patients. Some of my best friends are breast cancer patients. I thought this headline was apropos (if not wishful thinking) because ovarian cancer research … Continue reading

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Filed under cancer, health, health & fitness, healthy and wise, musings on cancer and chemo, ovarian cancer, women rule