In a contentious election season, and in the middle of Supreme Court nomination hearings, it was almost inevitable my daughter would ask me that dreaded question: “Dad, what are your views on abortion?” I wanted to give her a clean and easy answer. But there is none. For her, and for you, this is the … Continue reading I am pro-choice because I am pro-life
Women’s Health
Know your breast density
New law, new technology aim to improve breast cancer detection Enid, Okla. -- One in eight American women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, according to American Cancer Society (ACS). Almost 42,000 American women are expected to die of breast cancer this year, according to ACS, making it the second-leading cause of cancer deaths … Continue reading Know your breast density
Want to end abortion as a choice? Create a society that is truly pro-life
If I were prudent, I would stay away from this topic. The opposing sides are so intractable, I’m unlikely to have any impact. And, because my views don’t fall neatly into either camp, I’m also certain to anger both sides. But, I feel compelled to outline my stance on abortion, if only to assure my … Continue reading Want to end abortion as a choice? Create a society that is truly pro-life
Think Pink: Breast cancer survivor urges women to be proactive
Sarah McLean was just 26 years old when a self-exam revealed a lump that later was diagnosed as breast cancer. McLean was 19 years younger than the age the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends women begin having mammograms, and the self-exam she credits with saving her life is no longer recommended by the ACS. The … Continue reading Think Pink: Breast cancer survivor urges women to be proactive