Lumpectomy Led To More Discovery Of DCIS Breast Cancer
The lumpectomy didn’t clear my scans of cancer. I really thought that the cancer would be gone after my lumpectomy. After my attendant left, I Read More
Cerebral Palsy
Getting A Lumpectomy With Cerebral Palsy
After learning that I had breast cancer in my left breast, I needed to have a lumpectomy. Shock is an understatement when I learned that Read More
My First Oncology Appointment Filled With Emotion
The holiday season is meant for family, decorating, buying gifts and being happy. However, the year my mammogram came back abnormal felt completely different. I Read More
The Possibility Of Breast Cancer Loomed Over Me After Mammogram
While sitting at my annual physical appointment, my doctor said, “Oh, and you are due for your annual mammogram!” I cringed because no woman, that Read More
Advice For Parents With Children Who Have Disabilities
Being a parent to a child with a disability takes some extra resources and energy. From the moment a parent hears a diagnosis, the entire world Read More
Finding A Perfect Accessible Beach For Family Vacation
Summer is a terrific time of year especially when you’re a child. No school, no homework and sometimes going on a family vacation. Our family Read More
An Amazing Teacher Making Camping a Reality For a A Student With Cerebral Palsy
Imagine being an elementary school student, and your class planned an overnight camping trip. You feel excited! But, then you remember about your disability and Read More
The Terrible Plastic Straw Ban Has Worsened
I feel scared when I think about the plastic straw ban. In a society that insists on equal rights for everyone, where are the equal rights Read More
Coping As A Mom With Cerebral Palsy
Coping as a mother with a disability brings an unique dimension to motherhood. Let’s face the facts – being a good, responsible, loving mother takes Read More
Graduation Can Give Anxiety to People With Disabilities
My son graduated from Pre Kindergarten in 2018. I have seen several graduation celebrations. Graduation is a bitter sweet moment. On one hand, you feel Read More