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Erin Zammett Ruddy is a seven-year survivor of chronic myelogenous leukemia and the author of the acclaimed book My So Called Normal Life, which was published by The Overlook Press in 2005. She has chronicled her battle with CML in the award-winning "Life with Cancer" column for Glamour Magazine, where she was an editor for eight years. Up until recently, she also wrote a daily blog on glamour.com that gave hope, laughs and support to thousands of young adults with cancer.

Erin is a frequent guest speaker and sits on the board of directors for both the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New York City chapter and Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, founded by Denise Rich. She has raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research and has appeared on several television programs, including Nightline, The Today Show, Dateline and Good Morning America. The University of Tennessee graduate lives on Long Island with her husband and two children. She is a full-time freelance writer (her work has appeared in Glamour, Playboy, Modern Bride, Real Simple, Redbook, and Parenting). Her cancer remains in complete remission.


Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 09:59
by Erin Zammett Ruddy

To me, three is the perfect number

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 08:57
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 09:56
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
On Friday I did two things that I am not proud of, but I’m going to share them with you because, well, that’s what blogs are all about:

 

1. I took a pregnancy test even though I knew there was almost no way I could be pregnant.

 

2. I called my doctor’s office and told the receptionist I was worried I might be having a heart attack even though all it felt like was heartburn.

 

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 10:09
by Erin Zammett Ruddy

 

Is Nora (at 7 weeks in this pic) already getting gypped?

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 10:17
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 10:57
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 10:26
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 09:40
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 11:38
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 12:31
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Hey guys! Nora Jane is officially one day old so I figured it was time to take a break and post the birth story. First, I should say, that she is awesome and super cute and so far really likes to sleep (love that!). And she is breastfeeding like a champ. But I know you want to hear how it all went down and let me tell you, it’s a CRAZY story (and a long one, so bear with me)…. 


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