What have you inherited from your mother other than her big brown eyes, curly hair, and petite frameGenetics is the field of science that looks at how traits like these, and others, are passed down from parents to children through their genes.“Our genes can also affect… Continue reading
No one is ever ready to hear the words…“the biopsy indicates that you have breast cancer.” And in my case, I was especially not ready. I am the typical harried woman who is trying to balance motherhood and a career, all the while trying to jam 26 hours a day of activities… Continue reading
On February 14, 2018, my husband and I were preparing to take a trip to the shore to celebrate Valentine’s Day. First, we stopped at a local hospital to get my routine mammogram. I was not too worried as I had been monitoring my breasts faithfully through yearly mammograms.… Continue reading
We shake with Joy we shake with joy, we shake with grief. what a time they have, these two housed as they are in the same body. Mary Oliver Adar has an unusual character. First, it is the one month in the Jewish year when we are told “Mishenichnas Adar marbim… Continue reading
This will be my second NYC half and the second time I am running for an incredible cause in memory of an incredible woman.I am once again inspired to undertake this rigorous challenge as I am racing in the memory of one my heroes, my dear mother-in-law Arlene Pinkus in… Continue reading
I never ran, not a mile , not if I was late and probably not even if my life would have depended on it. So why now Why a half Why Sharsheret The answer is: My mom-Solange Oliel. The amazing woman I had the privilege of calling maman. She lived life beautifully and she LOVED. She… Continue reading
Recently, there has been a significant amount of media coverage regarding breast implants and a rare lymphoma that has been found in extremely rare cases called “BIA-ALCL” or Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large… Continue reading
Anger, fear, stress, sadness, and depression. They are just a few of the emotions that accompany a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.“It's overwhelming to say the least and there's no right or wrong way to come to terms with it, but one thing is for sure, if you or… Continue reading
There’s almost always something good within the bad, “the silver lining”. One week before my 48th birthday, my daughter survived a difficult pregnancy and delivered a beautiful preemie baby boy named Bryce. What a precious gift! He is named after my beloved brother who… Continue reading
Receiving a diagnosis of a serious, chronic condition can feel as though you've been punched in the gut. The second blow comes when you hear how much you’ve got to pay out of pocket for medication.“Cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Crohn's… Continue reading
