May 17, 2012
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May 17, 2012
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Women Share their Personal Stories
There are so many inspiring stories of women who have confronted healthcare challenges—whether as a patient, and advocate, or a caregiver. We give voice to these stories here, including interviews with celebrities and others who have an inspiring message to share.
Gloria Gaynor continues to share her love of performing with the world—along with her dedication to cancer advocacy. By Diana Price Grammy Award winner Gloria Gaynor knows a little something about long-term survival. Perhaps most well known for her empowering anthem “I Will Survive,” Gloria has been entertaining audiences worldwide since arriving on the music [...]
Fueled by a desire to honor her mother’s memory and a lifelong commitment to philanthropy, Sherry Lansing brings skills honed as power player in the movie industry to her role as a dedicated cancer advocate. By Diana Price When philanthropist and former film industry executive Sherry Lansing was a little girl, she assumed that “everyone [...]
Hormone therapy is still an option for managing menopausal symptoms. By Kari Bohlke, ScD Menopause—when menstrual cycles end and ovarian hormone production drops dramatically—produces such symptoms as hot flashes and night sweats in up to 80 percent of women.1 When these symptoms are severe, they can have a profound effect on a woman’s quality of [...]
Moderators of online support communities provide support, experience, and insight. By Diana Price For many people diagnosed with cancer, joining a community of supporters who truly understand the experience of facing the many aspects of the disease can be a challenge. Though friends and family can offer invaluable help, finding a group of people who [...]
Actor Patrick Dempsey takes his very personal commitment to cancer advocacy back to his hometown in Maine and makes a difference for patients and caregivers. By Diana Price When I catch actor Patrick Dempsey on the phone, he’s slightly out of breath. Apparently, he’s trying to wrangle a couple of puppies—who are chasing a cat—and [...]
By Diana Price Tory Burch is a fashion designer and philanthropist whose Tory Burch brand, which includes ready-to-wear handbags, shoes, and jewelry, became an instant success when it was launched in 2004. Known for its sophisticated and accessible style, the brand is now available in 30 freestanding boutiques across the country (and in Rome, London, [...]
Laura Linney plays a cancer patient forced to reexamine her priorities in Showtime’s new series. By Diana Price What do you truly value? If you were presented with a finite timeline for your life, how would you choose to spend that time? Are there experiences you wish you could rewind or undo? What will you [...]
When Hollywood producer Laura Ziskin was diagnosed with breast cancer she did what comes naturally—she started solving the problem. By Diana Price Laura Ziskin is not a superhero. I don’t think. She does not leap tall buildings in a single bound; she does not live in a cave or drive a crazy, futuristic car. As [...]
In our recurring series of survivor profiles,Women interviews a different survivor each quarter to hear how women at various stages of managing a cancer diagnosis have approached their situation. We hope these personal glimpses of the strength and the diversity among women living with cancer will inspire our readers. “What lies behind us and what [...]
We’ve yet to see a woman become president of the United States, but that doesn’t mean women in the White House haven’t had a profound impact on our society, particularly when it comes to health-related issues. In fact, there’s a rich tradition of U.S. first ladies backing movements and legislation aimed at improving the lives [...]
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