“Rollercoaster: How a man can survive his partner’s breast cancer” is a comprehensive memoir-chronicle and guide to scientific research, meds and where to get help — and can aid female patients and caregivers even though it’s geared toward male caregivers.
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Torso project shows how breast cancer survivors turn suffering into display of healing, courageI've long believed in the concept of turning a negative into a positive.So I admire the breast cancer survivors who — with help from families and friends —...
Biden urges end to 'cancer politics' but more teamwork among docs, scientists, donors Vice President Joseph Biden It's a presidential election year so, naturally, there's lots of disturbing politics (no matter where you're positioned on the bell curve). Perhaps none...
Stores re-stocking book aimed at male caregivers of breast cancer patients, 'Rollercoaster'Help available at any age.Is finding a copy of "Rollercoaster: How a man can survive his partner's breast cancer" like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack?No, not...
Extending cancer patients' lives more profitable than preventing disease, says N.Y. Times scribeHeidi Williams, MacArthur "genius" granteeWant to know why preventing cancer isn't the chief priority in development of drugs?Answer: It's not profitable enough.According...
Genes in African elephants could lead to protection for human cancers, study indicatesAfrican elephantAn African elephant walked into a bar, ordered a glass of water and told the mixologist, "I've got a good chance of never getting cancer."Sound like the start of a...
Support group still aiding males whose partners have breast cancer or other major diseasesAmong current Marin Man to Man regularsshown perusing "Rollercoaster" are, fromleft, John Teasley, Edward Marson,Marv Edelstein and Gerry Bourguignon.A 22-year-old called me...
We're grateful, decades later, for being cancer-free, in decent health — and still in loveBlack Friday's right around the corner but I couldn't care less.Indeed, I, Woody Weingarten, may be the world's worst consumer/shopper.Woody Weingarten and Nancy Fox — still...
Husband, wife and daughter model with other breast cancer survivors to raise money It was a family affair, what President John F. Kennedy might have called a combination profile in courage.It involved Thomas R. Mautner; his wife, Cheryl Rose Mautner; and...
'Rollercoaster' author to do hourlong talk-radio interview, then speak at caregiver confabNovember's key phrase for me is "getting out the message."Why?Because I, Woody Weingarten, will be on the VoiceAmerica talk radio network in a live interview from 2 to 3 p.m....
Angelina Jolie fighting early menopause after prophylactic surgeries to prevent cancerAngelina Jolie and Brad PittActress Angelina Jolie, who recently had surgeries to ward off breast and ovarian cancer, is fighting early menopause as a result.According to the Daily...