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Susan Love: Time to Think Before You Pink

If you like this blog, send to your friends. Let’s keep the conversation going. There are many heroes and heroines in the world of breast cancer. You even know some of their names. One of the best-known is Dr. Susan … Continue reading

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Odds and Ends in the Pink Ribbons Wars

If you like this blog, send it to some of your friend. Let’s keep the conversation going. The Language of Cancer You know doubt have noticed that the language of cancer is drawn largely from a bellicose framework. Women with … Continue reading

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Changing the Culture of Health Care in a Consumer Society — Not So Easy

If you like this blog, pass it on to your friends. Let’s keep the conversation going. On April 4, 2012 there was a lot of excitement in the press about the fact that nine different boards of medical specialists are … Continue reading

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Context is Everything — Framing the Film Pink Ribbons, Inc.

On Friday, February 24 there was screening of the documentary Pink Ribbons, Inc. at Smith College. As the recipient of the Smith College Medal for my work as a breast cancer activist, I gave a talk introducing the film. That … Continue reading

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Further Thoughts on Disability Access

If you like this blog, pass it on to your friends. Let’s keep the conversation going. In September of last year I wrote a blog on disability access, based on my experiences then traveling in an increasingly disabled condition. Five … Continue reading

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Pink Ribbons and Lou Gehrig: Time to Bury Useless Symbols

If you like this blog, send it to 3 (or more) of your friends and encourage them to sign up. Let’s keep the conversation going! People who have known me a while know that I’m no fan of pink ribbons … Continue reading

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There’s that person with . . .

If you like this blog, send it to 3 (or more) of your friends and encourage them to sign up. Let’s keep the conversation going! I’m “meeting” some wonderful people as I deal with ALS, including folks who have other … Continue reading

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