Friday, December 10, 2010

Dr Marla Shapiro talks about her BC

Marla Shapiro is a Canadian physician who at the age of 48 was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. She is also a writer and on-air health journalist.

Here is a nine minute video of Marla talking about her cancer. Included is the transition from the roll of a physician to one of a patient, the decisions made leading to her double mastectomy and the uncertainty of the disease. Near the end of the video she offers advice on dealing with cancer.



4 comments:

Bernie said...

Is she on Canada AM? I always enjoyed her and remember being shocked when she was diagnosed, so glad you posted this as I have thought of her off and on and wondered how she was doing with her disease.
Hope you are doing well and not too tired Daria, have a cozy weekend my friend.....:-)Hugs

Daria said...

Yes Bernie, she was on Canada AM. I like it because it gives the prospective of a physician turned patient.

Kim said...

What a great post and positive interview about meeting your fears head on! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend!

Marlene said...

A great post Daria - I so appreciate the effort you take to post such positive info and all the information you pass along..
so thanks for sharing another remarkable story.
Take care - Marlene