I retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 26 years as a fighter pilot. After that, I served another 15 years as a high school Air Force Junior ROTC instructor. My military service included two tours in Vietnam and combat action in Operation Desert Storm, where I served as the commander of the unit that flew the Fii7A stealth fighter.
But my latest battle came in February 2013, when, at age 67, I received a prostate...
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I was doing what I do every day: advocating for breast cancer survivors through various social and traditional media outlets. I advocate,...
Steve and I dated when we were in our 20s. We always had a great time together, but I was completely surprised when he asked me to marry him...
As a cancer caregiver, you face unique challenges. The loved one you're nurturing often requires your time, energy and attention, making it...
My mom was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, just four years after she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
This year her breast...