Category Archives: Women’s Health

The Soap Collection

Posted on March 12, 2017 by likeitiz

Late last December, my cousins gave me some specialty soaps for the Holidays. It turns out that this project was long overdue. My aunt, Thelma V. Leelin, their mother, had spent most of her life a revered dermatologist in Manila. … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer, Cancer, cancer, Courage, Health, Second Chances, Vanna Virata, Women's Health | Tagged cancer, Courage, Family ties, Fiercies, Second Chances, Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Emperor of All Maladies | 3 Comments

Praise For President Carter, Boo for Hobby Lobby

Posted on March 27, 2014 by likeitiz

I listened to an NPR interview of past US President Jimmy Carter on his most recent publication, “A Call To Action.” In this book, he dares to take on the worldwide injustice towards women. By far, the most discriminated group, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Call to Action, Affordable Care Act, Books, Catholic Church, Civil Liberties, Freedom, Health, Health Care, Women's Health, women's rights | Tagged A Call To Action, ACA, Contraception, equality between men and women, Freedom of Choice, Gender equality, Health, Hobby Lobby, Human Rights, Paternalism, postaweek 2014, President Carter, President Jimmy Carter, women's rights | 2 Comments

A Dalliance, A Brush, A Flirtation

Posted on December 9, 2013 by likeitiz

This morning, I felt the cold pull at my bones and gnaw at my fingers. I had woken up early for my appointment today. After spending ten minutes checking a few emails, I reluctantly threw my covers to the side … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer, Cancer, Daily Post Challenge, Daily Prompt, Health, Mammography, Women's Health | Tagged Big Brother, Breast cancer, DPCHallenge, Jeanne Shaheen, Mammography, postaday 2013, Ultrasound | 21 Comments

What Not To Say

Posted on July 5, 2013 by likeitiz

I noticed the past 3 years or so, I’ve had friends and family who have taken ill with a serious health problem or some, have passed away after a protracted illness. Ever since I was young, I’ve always wondered about … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chronic Illness, Death, Empathy, God, Health, Illness, Mindfulness, Women's Health | Tagged cancer, Chronic Illness, death, Disease, Gloria Steinem, Grief, Health, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Linda Hunt, postaweek 2013 | 19 Comments

Angie’s Confession

Posted on May 16, 2013 by likeitiz

People like Angelina Jolie will always elicit a reaction, whether positive or negative, from just about everyone. It’s hard to ignore her kind. Extremely attractive, to say the least. (Yes, this can backfire when people choose to be ruled by … Continue reading →