Experiences with Breast Cancer

The Breast Cancer Monologues

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Rsearch and thoughts on breast cancer today

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What happens when you get the scariest call of your life? In honor of breast cancer month, real women tell their very personal stories. Plus, four reasons for hope and our favorite products that benefit breast cancer charities.

Is This Any Time for a Party?
Dana Cowin celebrates the things that matter most.

You Can't Possibly Let Cancer Have Its Way
Kelly Corrigan confronts the mother of all fears.

In Sickness and in Health
Cindy Chupack on getting through the anxious hours.

The Possibility of Joy
How breast cancer changed one woman's life.

PLUS
Breakthroughs: 4 reasons for hope
Need to know: The breast cancer nobody is talking about
Compassionate Consumption: 18 products that benefit cancer research

From the October 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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