Catherine Gigante-Brown

The Daily News quoted one painted lady as saying, “People come up to us sometimes and say what we do is disgusting,” she said. “But what is disgusting about the female body? They shield their kids sometimes, and I think, ‘Kids come from the female body.’”

I left Cuba in 1949, when I was 11 years old. Back then, I didn't understand why my mother sent me away. I still don't.

I go for checkups when I’m supposed to: every three months to the oncologist and every six months to the breast surgeon. I go to SHARE support group meetings to bolster myself. I try to get enough sleep, despite the occasional night spent wide-eyed with dread.

I’m boycotting you until you start recognizing breast cancer survivors like me by carrying mastectomy bras.

You learn a lot about people when you live in their home. The Taylors seemed to lead a joyless, Spartan existence.

I saw my present mother-in-law in a whole new light the first time she held my newborn son.

herbalist. shiatsu practitioner. healer.

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.

Who says feminists don't love alpha males and cooking?

From New York to LA, this lady knows a good story.