Catherine Gigante-Brown

Like if she steals from you — cash or a boyfriend. Or does something illegal she wants you to be a part of — or lie about. I draw the line at felonies (sometimes even misdemeanors) and you probably should, too.

Wrinkles or lifelines? Chunky or curvaceous? The choice is yours.

Why, when I'm cool with being a salt-and-pepper chick, does it so clearly unnerve others?

Alas, I am the lone female in a house full of men. Only two men, but they take up a lot of space.

After I got over the initial devastation, I pulled myself up by my big-girl panties and got on with it. Chemo was no picnic—but it was do-able.

You realize pretty soon that everything other than cancer — i.e. missing a train, being late to your dentist appointment — is no biggie compared to the suck factor of chemo.

It sounded too good to be true: comfortable, attractive bra inserts for breast cancer survivors like me. I got on the computer, checked out their website, and immediately put in for one.

I asked a handful of women: why are people so scared of ladyparts?

A new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation on mammograms ensures more women will die of breast cancer.

Upset you lost your keys? Try losing your breast. Pissed off about missing that train? Try missing your son’s 8th grade graduation because of a horrific infection from fluid buildup in the previously-mentioned missing breast. See what I mean? It kind of puts life into perspective.