Juliane Cortino, Neighbor

     As a girl, I often said I would like to die at age forty. That way I would not have to grow sick or old. As a somewhat mature adult, I came to know the wisdom of growing older. Becoming sick was not in the plan. Illness struck without notice and showed itself during a routine exam. I share my experience in<i> Nothing Can Scare Me Now: Managing Breast Cancer So It Doesn&#39;t Manage You</i>. The book, which I expect will be released the end of June, is meant to comfort while it informs. I hope it will help you in your journey.

     Born in Tokyo and educated around the globe, I remain devoted to exploring my world through the written word. I’ve been a reporter for United Press International, editor for <i>Information Week </i>magazine, and freelance news writer for ABC-TV. Subjects covered over the past thirty years range from food to health and technology. My articles have appeared in <i>PC Week</i>, <i>The San Francisco Examiner</i>, and <i>The San Jose Mercury News</i>.