Category Archives for Mirror

The high cost of surviving cancer

(When I read the news that the US Food and Drug Administration finally approved the use of Gardasil,the vaccine for cervical cancer, I thought of the thousands of women and their families who would be spared the pain and agony … Continue reading

11. June 2006 by Ellen
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Twice blest

(This article appeared in the February 2005 issue of Mirror magazine) “This doesn’t look very good. You have to see an oncologist.” My mind went numb upon hearing the word “oncologist” from the gynecologist who was reading the result of … Continue reading

26. December 2005 by Ellen
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THINKING LONG TERM

(Holidays are a good time for reflection. I’m sharing this article I wrote for the Dec. 2004-January 2005 issue of Mirror Magazine) There are things that we reserve for special occasions. Like, I use my lovely handkerchiefs when I go … Continue reading

30. October 2005 by Ellen
Categories: Health, Mirror, Web Links | 502 comments