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May 3 is Brothers and Sisters Day. Our clan is pretty small. I have no brothers but I have two sisters and a niece. For the purposes of this post, they will be known as “The Girls in My Family.” … Continue reading
April 25 marks the 20th anniversary of “Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” Founded by Gloria Steinem and the Ms. Foundation for Women in 1993 and expanded to include boys in 2003, the day is celebrated all across … Continue reading
My amazing doctors, Dr. Robert DerHagopian, Dr. Grace Wang and Dr. Deirdre Marshall, rescued me after I was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago. Dr. DerHagopian (aka Dr. D) Dr. D was the first doctor I met, and the … Continue reading
There’s a Jewish tradition called Tzedakah. Giving to the poor/sick/oppressed is an obligation according to Jewish law, a duty that cannot be forsaken even by those who themselves are in need. I guess I’m good because I have been volunteering … Continue reading
During my personal journey with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), I met many physicians in a myriad of specialties, but none were as special as Dr. Sara Maria Garrido, my medical oncologist. When I went to see her, I was … Continue reading