Judy Blume Has Been Privately Battling Breast Cancer

[cynatnite]

Iconic young adult novelist Judy Blume has been privately battling breast cancer, she wrote in her blog today.

In post titled "!@#$% Happens," Blume, 74, writes about getting a diagnosis in June during a routine ultrasound before a trip to Italy and having surgery last month. Doctors found "very early" and "very small" signs of cancer. The author then "sprang into action" to speak to friends and doctors about the condition. And in talking about her mastectomy, Blume refers to Margaret Simon of one of her most famous books, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Like teenager Margaret, Blume has small breasts and "used to think bigger was better. But my dense, small breasts aged well. They stayed perky while other body parts sagged. I'd become quite fond of them."

http://news.yahoo.com/judy-blume-privately-battling-breast-cancer-152937100.html?_esi=1

Get well soon, Judy Blume.

[Odin2005]

1. (((VIBES)))

[sinkingfeeling]

2. Sad. She's a great writer for young people.

[MoonRiver]

3. Sounds like she has an excellent prognosis.

I've been through this and am doing well now. It's all about catching the beast early, which she apparently did.

[Terra Alta]

4. hoping for a quick and full recovery.

I remember reading her "Fudge" books in elementary school. She has such talent.