Posted on May 16th, 2010 by admin
Spark the dialogue!
From Healthcare 2.0, to summer sun and skin cancer prevention, to sleep and sex, to a 6-time Olympic winning Guinness World Record holder….Real Women on Health! May 19th radio show runs the gamut of guests and conversations.
The health consequences of sleep deprivation are already known, how cheating your body of the R&R it [...]
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Posted on April 26th, 2010 by admin
We’re a culture that mixes sexy and boobs. So, can a woman feel sexy without breasts?
For breast cancer, and other, survivors, the question sounds just as practical as provoking. Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer affecting women, except non-melanoma skin cancer. It’s commonness increases with age and with more targeted treatments available today, [...]
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Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by admin
When I invited Lori and Sheryl to contribute to our Real Women on Health! community, I was struck by my naivite about talking to a loved one or friend who is coping with a cancer diagnosis.
But, that’s no longer.
I was with my dad when he was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia, a rare leukemia that [...]
Filed under: Kelley Connors, breast cancer, caregiving, healthcare communications, marketing health to women, oncology, real women on health, women's health education, women's healthcare, women's wellness | 2 Comments »
Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by admin
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We’ve watched the ad and witnessed the controversy. Now, we’re asking: “What’s next?”
Earlier this year, Rethink Breast Cancer released a memorable and infamous public service announcement (PSA) that was seen around the world. Produced with the visual and sensual focus on “boobs” – specifically those of Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, host of MTV Canada – it quickly [...]
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Posted on September 10th, 2009 by admin
A recent New York Times article, “My Brain on Chemo, Alive and Alert”, held my feet to the fire to recognize the routines in my life I sometimes abhor. Only good health affords us the priviledge of ignoring gratitude and bliss in favor of blurred images of how we spend our precious time here.
That’s why, when Marisa [...]
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Posted on August 11th, 2009 by admin
Check out this interview with Sharon Blynne — just as good and inspiring today as it was three years ago.
Sometimes I go for the “oldies but goodies” because women like Sharon represent a “real woman on health”. Her fresh view point and beautiful way opens up a new perspective you might really appreciate.
First, [...]
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Posted on May 5th, 2009 by admin
“We are all breast cancer survivors” says Lisa Martinez, Executive Director of The Women’s Sexual Health Foundation. One in eight women alive today will be diagnosed with breast cancer – that’s my mom, your girlfriend, my nieces, your daughter…the chain of survivorship is a tightly linked net. Surely, breast cancer does or will [...]
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Posted on October 20th, 2008 by admin
Have you ever visited a doctor’s office to discuss a diagnosis or some treament options, only to have your brain ambushed by fear or confusion?
Once I read Sheryl’s advice to women who are undergoing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, I got connected to my own vulnerabilities in speaking to “the doctor”.
It [...]
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Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by admin
With October peeking around the corner, main streets across America will be filled with runners, racers and pink party-goers, joined together in raising money for a cure and access to treatment for breast cancer.
Whether you choose to fun-raise with Susan G. Komen, Avon, The Breast Cancer Foundation or other grassroots groups to support, [...]
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Posted on September 22nd, 2008 by admin
What is this blog about anyway?
I am blogging is to help marketers see how they can find ways to support, encourage and speak with women in ways that convey authenticity and transparency.
The result will allow marketers to meet the many unmet needs in the area of women’s health and wellness, motivate new health behaviors [...]
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