Jean Campbell
Educator, writer, 2x breast cancer survivor
MY BLOGS
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No Boobs About It
http://www.noboobsaboutit.com/
This blog is about navigating breast cancer and getting on with life. It is about giving hope and reassurance to women and men who are newly diagnosed.
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Can Do Street Blog
http://www.candostreet.com/blog-parents
The Can Do Street Blog features information of interest to parents and teachers of children 3-7 years of age.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )
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Back to School Health and Safety Tips
It’s that time again; it’s back to school time with all the prep and practical planning needed to launch the school year for your child(ren). Read more
Posted on 26 August 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Survivorship…Permission …New Beginnings
As another cancer anniversary comes around, I find I am taking inventory of what I have given myself permission to do since my first primary cancer and my secon... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 HEALTH -
E-cigarettes…What Do We Know About Their Safety ?
Many people who smoke, in an effort to quit, are turning to e-cigarettes to help ease the process of giving up cigarettes entirely Read more
Posted on 20 August 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
A Screening Program Success Story
When navigating in NYC hospitals, I met many women who were uninsured or under-insured and did not meet Medicaid eligibility requirements. Read more
Posted on 19 August 2014 HEALTH -
Digital Devices and Eye Problems
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), parents severely underestimate the time their children spend on digital devices. Read more
Posted on 14 August 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Whose Awareness Are We Trying to Raise?
In a little over a month pink things will emerge in stores and shops, in catalogs and on TV shopping networks in the name of breast cancer awareness. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2014 HEALTH -
When Furniture Can Tip
Furniture that can tip is an accident waiting to happen. It a potential source of serious injury for a young child. In a recent press release, Dr. Read more
Posted on 08 August 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Lumpectomy Reconstruction…the Reconstruction Less Mentioned
A procedure to correct defects caused by a lumpectomy followed by reconstruction. Read more
Posted on 07 August 2014 HEALTH -
Keeping Your Child Safe From the 3H’s of Heat Illness
It is still hot in many parts of the U.S. and heat illness is a health concern, especially for children. The following press release speaks to protecting your... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
The Breast Cancer Road Less Traveled
Many of us travel a similar road once diagnosed with breast cancer…surgery, chemo, radiation and all that goes with it. Eventually we reach the end of active... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2014 HEALTH -
Who is Drinking All the Diet Beverages?
Given all the concerns about drinking sugary beverages, let’s take a look at who is consuming diet drinks across the U. S. The following information, posted by... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
The Wedding PInk…An Amazing Gift in 2015
When I first began this blog, in 2010, one of the first persons I made contact with was Cheryl Ungar. Cheryl is a breast cancer survivor and the founder of a no... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2014 HEALTH -
Free Play and Life Skills Development
A growing number of psychologists believe that changes in the way children play and what they play at and with has also changed kids’ cognitive and emotional... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Visiting Radiation Oncology
Sitting in the radiation oncology waiting room, keeping a dear friend company on the first day of treatment, touched off a flood of memories. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2014 HEALTH -
Thunderstorms & Lightning
FEMA / Ready.gov. shares the following safety information about being safe during thunderstorms and lightning. All thunderstorms are dangerous. Every... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Making a Difference…Legislating for Breast Cancer Care
Many of us, after our own experience with breast cancer, want to make it easier for others that come after us. We may participate in fundraising activities... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2014 HEALTH -
Pets Can Get Sick From Being Fed Raw Foods
The FDA warns about feeding our pets raw foods. In a recent article, this is what they had to say about what can occur when we do. Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Male Breast Cancer…Treatment…Genetic Counseling
Each year, about 2,000 men in the U.S get breast cancer. The following article, from the Food and Drug Administration, speaks to the similarities and difference... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 HEALTH -
Make It a Happy and Healthy 4th of July!
Here comes the 4th with its promise of fun. But we all need to take precautions to insure that it is a fun day. Outdoor activities and fireworks are the... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Needle Biopsy Underused in Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Until I read the following press release, I didn’t really appreciate the value of a needle biopsy. Fifteen years ago, when a mammogram found something suspiciou... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 HEALTH