Find peace of mind in getting your tests done, whether for lumps or lead

Like the classrooms of yesteryear, I’ve received a reminder that: some tests are easier than others; some test results are easier to wait for than others; and avoiding these tests won’t improve the situation. If you’ve been following my columns, you’ll know that last month I was told I had to get a lead test for my water, and a …

Cancer is no laughing matter — but humour gets the message out

When I found the lump, I was not pleased. (I wish I could tell you I was talking about a lump in my signature gravy or in my cream of wheat.) As I checked and re-checked my 38-year-old self, I had five thoughts: * My kids will have to grow up without their mom. * Could I lose my partner …