Tag Archives: Breast cancer

Role Models: Why Ordinary People are Mine

Posted on October 31, 2012 by wordgeyser

Last week saw the celebration for the birthday of a special lady. Someone who has recently survived breast cancer and who dealt with the prospect of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy with dignity and grace. There will have been quiet … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Culture, Expat Experiences, Family Life, Inspiration and Reflection, Personal challenges, Women and Female Related | Tagged behaving well in bad situations, bravery and cancer, Breast cancer, Cancer, cancer diagnosis, cancer survivors, dealing with cancer, dealing with illness, expat health issues, expat illness, facing our fears, fighting cancer, how to define a role model, leading by example, Mastectomy, role models, what is a role model, women's health | 3 Comments

Mammogram Screening Makes No Difference to Breast Cancer Mortality Rates? Seriously?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by wordgeyser

A girlfriend alerted me on Facebook yesterday that ‘analysts from 6 EU countries (inc. NL) suggest Mammogram screening has had no effect on breast cancer mortality.’ Excuse me? It took a bit of time for that to sink in at which … Continue reading →