Monthly Archives: June 2011

a survivor’s wait

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Emily

Recently, I connected with the folks at curetoday.com, the on-line branch of the well-known cancer publication, CURE.  They frequently accept contributions from guest bloggers, and I told them I’d be interested in writing about my experience as a cancer survivor … Continue reading →

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levon helm + cancer: an all-ages show

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Emily

It’s safe to say that an aging rock musician, whose arguable heyday was thirty-five years ago, doesn’t have much interest in being a cancer crusader.  Old people are “supposed” to get cancer, especially after a lifetime of hard living and … Continue reading →

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fight club

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Emily

It’s no accident that I haven’t written since my ovarian sister Sarah Feather passed away last month.  I see now how she served as some kind of reference point for me, as if every time I sent my words out to … Continue reading →

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