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From cancer nurse to cancer patient: One woman’s story
(BPT) – Throughout her career, Lindsay Norris had a close connection with cancer, helping others battle the disease. Then one day, it became even more personal. The 33­-year-­old oncology nurse still remembers the moment she heard the news of her own diagnosis – Stage 3 colorectal cancer. ‘I’ve been in those conversations so many times,’ […]
5 tips for sharing your personal multiple sclerosis story
(BPT) – The tradition of storytelling – the social and cultural activity of sharing stories – extends as far back into human history as the ancient Greeks, and is valued across all cultures and communities. While the ancient Greeks wrote to express and alleviate the concerns of wars, plagues and famine, today, this cherished tradition […]
Mom with diabetes shares the story of her miracle baby to spread awareness
(BPT) – How much do you know about diabetes? Would it surprise you to know that one in 11 Americans has the disease, or that diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, resulting in more fatalities than AIDS and breast cancer combined? Every 23 seconds someone new is diagnosed […]