Archive - Cancer Culture

BONUS: The Other Side of the Knife

For most of history, the voices of women with breast cancer have been silent, including the daughter of an American president.

Oct 5

33:56

Episode 2: The Knife is the Cure

Listen now | At the end of the 19th century, a New York surgeon determined that the only way to cure breast cancer was with radical surgery.

Oct 2

25:59

September 2024

Episode 1: Who is Bernie Fisher?

Listen now | Our story begins exactly fifty years ago.

Sep 25

26:55

Hello everyone! For those of you who are new subscribers or followers, welcome.

Sep 23

What Happens When You Say Yes

A few years ago, I was one of the millions of people who read Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic. In this creative manifesto, Gilbert shares many wise…

Sep 16

Introducing: Less Radical (coming September 25th)

Listen now | The forgotten story of Dr. Bernie Fisher and a revolution in breast cancer

Sep 10

2:25

In the Beginning, There Was...A New York Socialite

And the rest is history.

Sep 9

Why Are We Treating Anxiety with Surgery?

Of course not. So why do women ask for it?

Sep 3

August 2024

Good Vibes Only?

Do you feel the pressure to be more than OK?

Aug 26

Where do you go for cancer information?

With so much information at our fingertips, is there a role for libraries?

Aug 19

What Are You Reading This Summer?

Recommendations wanted!

Aug 12

Introducing Less Radical

The forgotten story of Dr. Bernie Fisher and a revolution in breast cancer.

Aug 9

2:25

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