Topless Jewish Lesbian Playwright Runs Marathons

Raising Awareness and Funds for Breast Cancer

Tania Katan raises awareness about breast cancer by running topless - with both mastectomy scars and a tattoo showing proudly. Her memoir, My One-Night Stand With Cancer, recounts how she was diagnosed with breast cancer at ages 21 and 31, she contends that "toxic girlfriends give me cancer." Loaded with humor, rage, insights and honesty, Tania runs 10k marathons and shows how she survives and creates her own future.

• Weekend Reading: My One-Night Stand With Cancer