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A Moving Year -- (02-18-08) -- If you live in the Minneapolis area, you can be a part of Brenda’s original idea called, A Moving Year.
Ask Brenda: The Flatulence Brigade -- (02-18-08) -- Ask Brenda: The Flatulence Brigade
Ask Brenda: Work Hard Smile Pretty -- (11-05-07) -- In the Fall 2007 edition of Hollister's Secure Start newsletter, Brenda shares her father's advice.
Ask Brenda: Hats Off to John -- (06-29-07) -- A 17-year-old proudly wears his opinion of people with ostomies
Ask Brenda: To Tell or Not To Tell -- (05-31-07) -- In the Spring 2007 Issue of Hollister's Secure Start Newsletter, Brenda talks about going public about living with an ostomy.
Thanks for helping with GYGIG -- (04-24-07) -- Thanks for all your prayers, money and training tips. You helped me raise over $7500 for GYGIG.
Familiar Tingle -- (04-20-07) -- Turning Inspiration Into Action
Ask Brenda: Postcards From the Edge -- (03-05-07) -- In the Winter 2007 issue of Hollister's "Secure Start" newsletter, Brenda advises travelers to pack their sense of humer when traveling with an ostomy.
The Stoma Saved My Life, by Cal Brazier -- (02-20-07) -- From the Spring 2007 Issue of Hollister's Secure Start Newsletter
Ask Brenda: My Mommy Poops
Out Her Tummy -- (11-15-06) -- In the Fall 2006 issue of Hollister's "Secure Start" newsletter, Brenda explains how motherhood with an ostomy takes support and a sense of humor
Ask Brenda: Diets, Fitness & Fears, Oh My! -- (08-02-06) -- In the Summer 2006 issue of Hollister's "Secure Start" newsletter, Brenda discusses healthy eating and getting fit.
Ask Brenda: Learn the Three Rs -- (08-01-06) -- As kids we all learned the three Rs—reading, writing and arithmetic. Now as people living with ostomies, we have our own version of the three Rs: Rest, Reassurance and Rejoice.
Local comic rallies comrades behind cause of Crohn’s, colitis -- (05-01-06) -- Brenda Elsagher sees three strikes against her chances of completing a 210-mile charity bicycle ride.
Ask Brenda: Quality of Life -- (04-18-06) -- In the Winter 2005-06 issue of Hollister's "Secure Start" newsletter, Brenda provides a heartfelt thanks to the hardworking people who make ostomy procuts.
Thank you for the gift of humor -- (01-06-06) -- Archbishop's laugh puts budding comedian at ease.
Ask Brenda: I care, you care, we all care about skin care -- (01-03-06) -- Brenda discusses skin care, especially the area surrounding the stoma, in the most recent edition of Hollister's "Secure Start" newsletter.
Special Guest Inspires Stuarts Draft Associates -- (12-04-05) -- Associates at the Stuarts Draft Plant recently heard the inspiring story of one woman's triumph over cancer: what it is like to live with an ostomy; and the importance of dependable products for ostomy management.
Burnsville mom found healing and humor in beating cancer -- (10-28-05) -- A funny thing happened to Brenda Elsagher on the way to comedy class. She discovered she had rectal cancer. It may sound like a bad joke. But that's the way it happened for this woman who uses humor to tame the stigma that comes with some of the most embarrassing ailments. The Burnsville mom writes books and takes center stage to get her message across.
Rugby game brings scrum, on the field and off -- (04-20-05) -- Brenda writes guest article in Minneapolis Star Tribune
Brenda appears on FM 107's Lori & Julia Show -- (04-06-05) --  Listen to their discussion about colo-rectal cancer awareness month and Brenda's personal experience.
A Laugh a Day Kept the Cancer Stress Away -- (04-04-05) -- Brenda recounts her story in "Stress Free" magazine.
Armchair Interviews reviews Brenda's book, "If the Battle is Over, Why Am I Still in Uniform?" -- (03-25-05) -- "After reading this book I will never think about my colon, or any other body part for that matter, in the same way again," says Andrea Sisco in her review.
If the Battle Is Over, Why Am I Still in Uniform? -- (11-01-04) -- Brenda's Book is reviewed in Ostomy Quarterly by Editor Ian Settlemire.
Funny, poignant book finds humor in colostomy, cancer -- (08-01-04) -- Brenda featured in Secure Start, A Quarterly Newsletter for People with Ostomies
ODOR- Oh Dear! -- (08-01-04) -- Brenda answers an ostomy-related question with her signature humor
Survival humor -- (02-27-04) -- It's no joke, but Burnsville resident Brenda Elsagher finds humor in surviving colorectal cancer
Message from the President -- (10-01-03) -- Brenda Elsagher writes a letter to UOA members
A Survivor's Story -- (08-01-03) -- Brenda's wonderful story is summarized in the Advocate.
Two children, two cultures, two faiths, one family -- (11-23-02) -- The Elsaghers are probably one of only a few Muslim-Christian couples in Minnesota rearing their children in both faiths.
Elsagher appointed to the Consumer Advocates in Research and Related Activities Network -- (11-26-01) -- CARRA is a new, landmark initiative at the National Cancer Institute to include the consumer advocate voice in a wide range of its activities. Brenda Elsagher will represent the issues and concerns of cancer patients and their families.
Bloomington finds ways to fight cancer -- (07-25-01) -- This mother and daughter from Minneapolis each donated about 12 inches of hair July 12 to be made into wigs for children who have lost their hair in their battles against cancer.
Humor and Hope -- (07-01-01) -- Facing cancer with an ostomy -- openly, honestly, and with laughter.
Cancer survivor advises love, laughter to others like her
-- (06-11-01) -- A Minnesota woman who survived cancer said she needed tons of love and laughter to get through the experience.
Getting a Second Opinion -- (05-01-01) -- In 1995, when Brenda Elsagher learned she had rectal cancer -- and would need an immediate colostomy -- she cautiously sought just one thing: a second opinion.
Volunteer awarded -- (11-21-00) -- Brenda recieves an award from the American Cancer Society.
They'll gather for fifth Relay for Life -- (08-02-00) -- The fifth annual Relay for Life in Bloomington promises to be bigger than any to date, organizers assert.
Comedian cracks colon cancer taboos -- (03-29-00) -- Brenda Elsagher wants people to be able to say "rectum" without feeling uncomfortable.
Funniest: Woman wins award -- (11-05-96) -- Brenda featured in Sun-Current
A laughing matter; Cancer survivors find humor helps. -- (10-01-96) -- Brenda Elsagher featured in The Minnesota Women's Press
Bookstore brings the world to Woodbury in new travel series -- (09-14-96) -- Brenda and her husband Bahgat featured in a Travel Series put on by the Woodbury Village Barnes & Noble bookstore. |
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