Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month: My Mom’s Journey

My Mom's Breast Cancer journey / www.vanessahwood.com

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, I have more of a reason to celebrate and honor breast cancer survivors because now I am the daughter of a recent breast cancer survivor. In June of this year, my mom told me that she found a lump in her right breast. She said that her family physician said that the radiologist recommended that my mother have a breast biopsy. When she told me, I immediately texted the doctor I work with, Dr. William Gibson, because he specializes in treating patients with breast cancer. I knew that I wanted my […]

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A Few of My Favorite Blogtober Posts from 2018

Green Acres Meets Paris Blogtober 2018 Recap / www.vanessahwood.com

In planning this year’s Blogtober posts, I took a look back at the last couple of year’s posts. In doing that, I wanted to share eight of my favorite Blogtober posts from 2018. Seven Tips on How to Dress Up For Fall Dressing up for Fall can be fun because you can wear a turtleneck bodysuit under a sleeveless dress or pair a long-sleeve plaid shirt with a colorful mini-skirt. The tips in this post are great for transitioning your summer wardrobe through the Fall season. Halloween Dinner Party: It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus! I love a good […]

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Women of Style: Breast Cancer Survivors

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and as a tribute to the beautiful women around the world either newly diagnosed, currently being treated for, or surviving breast cancer, I wanted to put a spotlight on some amazing celebrities who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Some of these women you may recognize and already know that they were diagnosed with breast cancer, but others you may not recognize. Almost all of these women have been vocal about their fight with breast cancer and have encouraged women {especially those age 40 and above} to get annual mammograms. {Images borrowed from HealthLine} […]

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How You Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness in October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a cause that is close to my heart because I work with a couple of general surgeons who treat patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Every other week, I sit in a room full of surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and plastic surgeons, where each case of newly diagnosed breast cancer is discussed, and where mammograms, breast ultrasounds, breast MRIs, and biopsy results are discussed in detail. Some of those patients discussed in that Breast Conference are my patients. Well, not technically my patients, but I do work closely with […]

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Wish List Wednesday: Alex and Ani

I love beautiful jewelry, especially when it helps a good cause. Alex and Ani is that company. They have some really cute pieces, from rings and bracelets, to necklaces and earrings. They also have lots of charms that you can add to an existing bracelet, each of which expands to ensure a perfect fit for every wrist. Here’s what on my wish list from Alex and Ani. Lotus Peace Petals Spoon Ring {$28} Birthstone (January) Ring Wrap {$28} Wanderlust Bangle Set (GodSpeed Charm Bangle, Marina Deep Sea Wrap, Marina Seabed Wrap) {$28, $38, $38} Spiral Sun Charm Bangle for Breast Cancer Awareness […]

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