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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Lumpectomy Reconstruction
I’ve written a few times about my disappointment in the marked differences in my breasts following a lumpectomy and radiation. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2011 HEALTH -
Is Biting Normal for Preschoolers?
During his preschool years, my younger brother would bite his brothers and sisters. He bit us when we wouldn’t give him what he wanted. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Why Choose Mastectomy Or Lumpectomy?
When a woman’s breast cancer is small enough to make a candidate for a lumpectomy followed by radiation, why would she choose a mastectomy? Read more
Posted on 11 June 2011 HEALTH -
Chefs of the Future
There’s an organization in Vancouver, Canada that just may be grooming a new generation of future chefs. This new generation is being introduced to urban... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Hop On and Support Breast Cancer Research
The first thing that caught my eye when I left the cruise terminal and began my visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia was a row of big, pink sightseeing buses. Read more
Posted on 07 June 2011 HEALTH -
Summer Sun, Radiation and Chemo
Radiation was a part of my first go round with breast cancer. On my last day of treatment, my radiation oncologist warned against my sitting out in the sun for... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2011 HEALTH -
When You Are Involved in Your Child’s Education
In an article appearing in the NYU Child Study Center newsletter, Anita Gurian, Ph.D, speaks to the importance of parents being involved in their children’s... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Breast Cancer and Women in Our Military
In doing research this past week, I came across a press release issued by Congressman Leonard Boswell’s office concerning the high incidence of breast cancer... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2011 HEALTH -
Saying Goodbye
I came across an article by Kay Kosak Abrams, a psychologist, that I am reprinting because it has a message for every parent who has ever had to explain why we... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Survivors Often Rate Post Lumpectomy/Radiation Breast Appearance Only “Fair”
I came across the following article the other day and could identify with the feelings of those women who were disappointed with the results of their... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2011 HEALTH -
Little Pink Houses of Hope
A week's beach retreat for breast cancer survivors. Read more
Posted on 22 May 2011 CHARITY, HEALTH -
Foods for Before Practice and Before the Big Game
What foods do you need to be feeding your young athlete before a practice? What about before a big game? According to Dr. Henry A. Read more
Posted on 22 May 2011 BASEBALL, FOOD & DRINK, SPORTS -
You Can Survive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Patricia Prijatel is a triple-negative breast cancer survivor. She featured the following excerpt from a book she is writing on her blog site in April of this... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2011 HEALTH -
Do Preschoolers Really Need Structured Exercise Every Day?
Preschoolers need daily structured physical activities to develop and practice gross motor skills. Read more
Posted on 18 May 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Skate for Hope
On Saturday June 18, 2011 Sarah Hughes, Olympic Gold Medalist, will emcee the Skate for Hope annual figure skating show raising funds for breast cancer... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2011 HEALTH -
What is Your Child Eating in a School Lunch?
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) launched a PR campaign called Tray Talk in 2010. The official website (www.TrayTalk.org), is designed to emphasize the... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to Fund New, Innovative Approaches to Breast...
Komen Foundation awards 55 million in research grants for breast cancer in 2011 Read more
Posted on 10 May 2011 HEALTH -
Happy Mother’s Day!
All of us at “Can Do” Street know how important mothers and grandmothers are to children young and old. So…from all of us to all of you… Happy Mother’s Day! Read more
Posted on 07 May 2011 COMMUNITY -
Mother’s Day and the Mammogram Nag
This Mother’s Day give the gift of the mammogram nag.Reach out to those mothers and grandmothers that you know haven’t been getting annual mammograms and... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2011 HEALTH -
Jacks…An Oldy but Goody Game Still Has Lots to Offer
There are games we played as young children that still have value today.They are inexpensive and help to develop eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, gross... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING