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Angelina Jolie and Me – A local woman with the BRCA1 mutation speaks out
From the New York Times to the Huff Post, and Feministing, the news is all a buzz with Angelina Jolie's announcement that she had a preventative double mastectomy. While some of the commentators dismiss the Jolie's statement as just the voice of a privileged celebratory, Lisa Rezende, a local woman with the BRCA1 mutation, states Jolie's letter is 'absolutely fantastic'. For Lisa, Jolie's and Christina Applegate's, very public declarations about having a double mastectomy provide a reference point when discussing her own decision. The decision to test for BRCA mutation At 37 Lisa was not considered a high risk for BRCA1 mutation. Her mother and grandmother had both had cancer, including ovarian cancer, but their diagnosis in … [Read More...]
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Angelina Jolie and Me – A local woman with the BRCA1 mutation speaks out
From the New York Times to the Huff Post, and Feministing, the news is all a buzz with Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had a preventative double mastectomy. While some of the commentators dismiss the Jolie’s statement as just the voice of a privileged celebratory, Lisa Rezende, a local woman with the BRCA1 mutation, states Jolie’s letter is ‘absolutely […]
Should I have the BRCA test? Breast Cancer & Genetics
The majority of women who develop breast cancer do not have a significant family history of breast cancer and so regular screening and self awareness of changes in breast tissue is important for all women. Check here for a general description of age dependent screenings for women at low and medium risk of developing breast […]
Friendship for Health – Leeanna’s Story
So far we’ve been talking about the ways in which friendships keep us healthy. We’ve heard from women who’ve been buoyed by the support of their friends. We have explored the science behind what we’ve always known—-that our friends can be lifelines. This story is a little different. Leeanna Murphy, Application Specialist for Patient Financial […]
Five tips for health, cost, and ease when shopping the produce aisles
Secret admission: I love grocery shopping, specifically produce shopping. Once in the store I make my way directly to the produce aisles and pretend I’m standing in front of the farmer’s veg and fruit stands of my youth. I can mill around those stands smelling the tomatoes, tapping on the watermelon, and peeling back the […]
Friendship for survival & healing – Facing Breast Cancer
This is Alicia S’s story of how her friends supported her during her diagnosis with and treatment for cancer. In 2006, I had a biopsy after finding a lump in my breast. My baseline mammogram a few months earlier was all clear, as was the second one I had after finding the lump, so I […]
Of Trampolines and Chickens…
…a story of friendship. Once, long long ago–well, in the earlier part of the new millenium–I was going through a painful, protracted breakup. One of those stop-start kinds, with lots of reunions and tears and separations and did I mention pain? It was physical pain, and hurt as much as anything else I’d endured. Two […]
Eat Your Heart Out – Mary’s Words of Wellness
Mary Atkinson is the Director of Wellness at TMC, she’s also part of the team organizing the TMC for Women Bootcamp. In Mary’s Words of Wellness we share her updates as we make 2013 the year we take care of our health. With heart-felt honesty, I do not want you to “eat your heart out!” In fact, […]
Friendships with Benefits
Nothing can turn a bad day around like having a chat with a good friend. Whether she offers sage advice, provides a balanced perspective, or just cracks me up, within a few minutes the world seems a better place. It turns out that not only do I feel better as a result of my friendships, […]
A Personal Health Journey – A challenge to change toward more healthy eating habits
Recently, a group of us participating in the TMC for Women Bootcamp were set a challenge by one of our fearless leaders, Mary Atkinson, Director of Wellness. The seemingly innocuous email read: Your mission for this week, if you choose to accept it, is to come up with your own personal “diet”. List the parameters […]
Eat Right…Your Way, Every Day – Mary’s Words of Wellness
Mary Atkinson is the Director of Wellness at TMC, she’s also part of the team organizing the TMC for Women Bootcamp. In Mary’s Words of Wellness we share her updates as we make 2013 the year we take care of our health. March is National Nutrition Month, so let’s talk FOOD! Food is a very […]
Women’s Voices
Angelina Jolie and Me – A local woman with the BRCA1 mutation speaks out
From the New York Times to the Huff Post, and Feministing, the news is all a buzz with Angelina … [Read More...]
Friendship for Health – Leeanna’s Story
So far we’ve been talking about the ways in which friendships keep us healthy. We’ve heard from … [Read More...]
Friendship for survival & healing – Facing Breast Cancer
This is Alicia S's story of how her friends supported her during her diagnosis with and treatment … [Read More...]
Hello, It’s Nice to Meet You
Hello, It’s Nice to Meet You – Catherine Crawford RN
We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first women only surgical center in Southern Arizona … [Read More...]
Hello, It’s Nice to Meet You – Denise Murphy RN
This year we celebrate the 25 anniversary of our dedicated women's surgery unit, The Joel M. … [Read More...]
Hello, It’s Nice to Meet You – Chris Beier RN
A warm smile, gentle care, and sincere compassion is what Chris Beier R.N. is dedicated to … [Read More...]
Here’s to Your Health
Five tips for health, cost, and ease when shopping the produce aisles
Secret admission: I love grocery shopping, specifically produce shopping. Once in the store I … [Read More...]
Friendships with Benefits
Nothing can turn a bad day around like having a chat with a good friend. Whether she offers sage … [Read More...]
Eat Right…Your Way, Every Day – Mary’s Words of Wellness
Mary Atkinson is the Director of Wellness at TMC, she’s also part of the team organizing the TMC … [Read More...]
