A Breast Cancer Must-Have From My Doctor to You
Friends - As most of you know, my breast cancer doctor is Dr. Kristi Funk, MD. She is an innovator in her field, and you can find out more about her here. Yes, she did that surgery on that famous…
Don’t Call Me a Cancer Survivor
Friends - We came across this article from Reader's Digest and thought it gave an interesting perspective. Everyone has their own journey through illness...what's yours? Whatever You Do, Don’t Call Me a Cancer Survivor. Here’s…
Hairshare
I am very blessed to have an amazing group of brilliant and beautiful friends. I am also lucky that these superwomen have generously donated their smarts and time to MyNewUsual.com. One of these terrific braniacs is my friend and…
Jamie’s Hearts – Children’s Oncology Prom, A Heart Story
Please read this very special story from our own Jamie in her new series, "Jamie's Hearts." Children’s Hospital of Orange County - Oncology Prom Everyone remembers their high school prom. It’s a “rite of passage” that every teenager…
Cancer Survivors Day
For all of you thrivers and survivors out there, today is all about you. Why do we celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day? National Cancer Survivors Day® is the one day each year that communities across the globe come together to…
Jamie’s Gems – A Mother’s Love
Today in "Jamie's Gem's...A special bond between mother and son. "A mother is not a person to lean on but a person to make leaning unnecessary." (Dorothy Canfield Fisher) Of all the gifts life has to offer,…
Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies
Please check out this amazing film by Ken Burns. CANCER: THE EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES airs March 30th-April 1st on PBS. You can learn more about the film at CancerFilms.org. One of the longest running wars in human history. Three…
The Hidden Costs of Chemo
Hello friends. Today I'd like to share an article that I wrote which was recently published on Healthline.com about the hidden costs of chemotherapy. If you have just found out that you need treatment, we hope that we can…
Private Oncologists vs. Hospitals
Friends - Today we share with you an interesting piece from the New York Times on the demise of private oncologists due to rising costs. When Dr. Jeffery Ward, a cancer specialist, and his partners sold their private…
Cancer Fighting Foods
One of the top cancer experts breaks down cancer fighting foods in a quick video. Watch nutritionist Rachel Beller as she talks us through the best foods to fight disease. Take notes, students! Watch the video here (Skip to :44!)…