Time to parler that Frainch

The New York Times says that we're better organized and more focused if we speak two languages. There’s a system in your brain, the ex...

The wonders of jagua

Jagua is a fruit-based temporary dye. It is not black henna , which is henna mixed with black hair dye, and can cause all sorts of nasty bli...

Pregnant and diagnosed with cancer--not the end of the world?

CNN reported this morning about women who survived chemo while pregnant and gave birth to healthy babies. Usually, it's simply a terribl...

If You Recall the Past in Detail, You'll be Less Depressed than if You Recall it Only Generally

Australian firefighters who experienced trauma were more likely to have PTSD if they couldn't recall the events specifically. That is w...

The MAAMies

The votes are in, and Cancer Bitch did not win a MAAMie this year, but CB congratulates the winners of Mammogramatically Challenged And/Or A...

Statute of Limitations on Chemo Brain is Extended or: Where Did That Noun Go? Check Back in Five Years.

The New York Times Well blog reports that chemo brain doesn't necessarily fade away after a year. It can last up to five years. Or more...

Another temporary bald head

Nicole Xylouri Osborne is going through chemo with attitude. Here she is with her new "do" by Sheba of Sparrow.