Women’s Health
I Needed Help to Recover from My Eating Disorder
As told to Marnie Goodfriend.February 24 - March 3, 2025, is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.I remember the first time...
My Treatment Options for Endometriosis Were Unacceptable
As told to Jacquelyne FroeberMarch is Endometriosis Awareness Month. I remember having issues with my period as a teenager, but...
Having a Rare Disease Called PBC Taught Me to Speak Up
As told to Erica RimlingerAt my annual physical in spring 2002, my blood work was not quite right. “Your liver...
My Cancer Turned Out to Be a Rare Disease
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber“I've never seen anything as invasive as this in my life,” my surgeon said.I was still...
Bellamy Young Missed the Signs of Her Dad’s Liver Disease
As told to Jacquelyne FroeberFebruary 21, 2025, is National Caregivers Day.My dad was the fun parent.Growing up, we did pretty...
I Had a Heart Attack at Age 39
As told to Jacquelyne FroeberFebruary is American Heart Month. It was Friday night in Waikiki and I was late. I...
After Breast Cancer, I Was Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer
As told to Jacquelyne FroeberJanuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.I was standing in the checkout line at Walmart when my...
Hypothyroidism Caused Problems for My Body and Mind
As told to Jacquelyne FroeberJanuary is Thyroid Awareness Month.“Have you noticed some asymmetry in your neck?” my friend asked. As...
I’m a Non-Smoker with Stage 4 Lung Cancer
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector I was 43 years old, a teacher turned stay-at-home mom of three and in...
The First Holiday Without My Dad Was Hard but Support Helps
As told to Jacquelyne FroeberI hosted Thanksgiving this year, just as I’d done for the past eight years. I made...
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