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As a celebrity chef and food stylist on the PBS series, America’s Test Kitchen, Elle Simone Scott is used to guiding viewers through recipes in a way that puts even the most hesitant home cook at ease. Elle’s willingness to be open about her personal experiences has led this former social worker to help others … Read More
In 2018, I was 23 years old and had gotten the opportunity to enter the New York City Marathon through a charity. By July 19 I was already running over 13 miles a day and working to prepare myself mentally. My older sister was running the race as well so there was an added element … Read More
My name is Rachael Sage, and I am an endometrial cancer thriver. I like to think my story is one of gratitude and empowerment for other women who may feel that they are alone or lack hope, upon receiving their cancer diagnosis. In Spring 2018 I was having the time of my life; 46 years … Read More
ABOVE: Valerie Parker, left, with her friend and colleague Michelle Goetsch, recently collaborated on a recycling program in Weston, WI, that donated $75 to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. Valerie Parker, 45, has a lot to be thankful for this summer, in spite of having surgery for a recurrence of endometrial cancer in the midst of the … Read More
In the spring of 2019, Geriann Day started experiencing bleeding with bowel movements. At first, these symptoms were attributed to hemorrhoids and anal fissure. Surgical removal of what were thought to be hemorrhoids in July, 2019, proved to be abnormal cell tissue. Geriann was diagnosed with anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN3), where abnormal cells are found … Read More