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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Wrestling…Building Confidence On and Off the Mats
Young boys and girls are having fun doing something that comes natural to them: wrestling. Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
When Families Have Multiple Members with Breast Cancer
My mother was one of six girls; the only one to develop breast cancer. She was diagnosed at 72 years old and lived to be 85 years breast cancer free.The six... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2011 HEALTH -
Depression and Breast Cancer
Why do some women weather a diagnosis of breast cancer and treatment with a minimum amount of emotional stress and bypass the depression most often experienced... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2011 HEALTH, MEDICINE, PSYCHOLOGY -
When Some Kids Don’t Get Vaccinated Other Kids Are at Risk
Some schools have much larger proportions of these children than others, raising concerns that clusters of children that are not vaccinated might lead to... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Poor Women More Likely to Die from Breast Cancer
It comes as no surprise that poor women are more likely to die from breast cancer given their limited access to cancer screening and treatment. Read more
Posted on 10 November 2011 HEALTH, SOCIETY -
Is There Gluten in Your Cosmetics?
If you have Celiac disease you need to know if there is gluten in your facial products and body lotions. According to a recent study by George Washington... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2011 FAMILY, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Free Cancer Coach App for Breast and Colon Cancers
I received an email from Emily Faucette, Genomic Health, 415-595-9407, asking me to help spread the word about a free app for iPhone and Android. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2011 HEALTH, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH -
Breast Prostheses and Travel Security
While I have not flown since acquiring my breast prostheses two years ago, I have traveled by cruise ship and gone through a similar security system as to what... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2011 HEALTH -
Volunteering With the Elderly: How Your Child Could Benefit From This Experience
Volunteering is always a great activity your family can do together to become closer, learn, and take on new experiences. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
New Site Explains the Use of Nuclear and Molecular Imaging with Breast Cancer
To help explain exactly what nuclear and molecular imaging is, the Society of Nuclear Medicine launched a new Web site www.DiscoverMI.org. The following post... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2011 HEALTH -
Before You Reach for That Sugary Drink…
Before you reach for a sugary drink for yourself or a member of your family think about this…drinking one 20 ounce soda a day translates to eating 50 pounds of... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Are Breast Cancer Surgeries Stressing Cosmetics Over Cures?
Dr. Monica Morrow, chief of the Breast Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York shared her concerns about recent innovations in surgical... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2011 HEALTH -
Where Does the U.S. Stand in Global Research for Breast Cancer?
According to Elsevier, a provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, the United States holds the global lead in Breast... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2011 HEALTH -
Getting On With Life as a Breast Cancer Survivor
This last post of October’s awareness series on Breast Cancer Basics focuses on getting on with life as a survivor. I came across a guest post by Laurah... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2011 HEALTH -
Children, Teens and Fast Food Calories
Recent studies demonstrate that few children and teens pay attention to the nutritional information, especially calories, listed on the menu when ordering in... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
An Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor’s Story
Leah O’Donnell, records manager and court services coordinator for the city of Woodstock, Georgia was diagnosed with Stage III Inflammatory Breast Cancer in... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2011 HEALTH -
FDA Cautions About a Halloween Favorite…Black Licorice
As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH -
‘Lucky 13′ Tips for a Safe Halloween
‘Lucky 13′ Tips for a Safe Halloween is a pass along for the Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Centers for... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
A Male Breast Cancer Survivor’s Story
When men get breast cancer their concerns and fears, as well as their treatments mirror what many women experience. What follows is a one man’s experience as a... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2011 HEALTH -
Preventing Melanoma Requires Year-round Vigilance
We are all pretty much aware of protecting our skin during the summer season, but the Centers for Disease Control wants us to know that preventing Melanoma is... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2011 COMMUNITY