Since March of 2022 I have lost two siblings, Larry to Covid-19 and Becky to pancreatic cancer, and now within this past month two brothers have become gravely ill. And others have serious health issues that they live with on the daily. This is life in middle age. I love being from a big family… Continue reading Facing Cancer and Loss: Reflections on Family Bonds
We've all had those moments - sometimes fleeting, other times painfully persistent - when someone's words or actions make us doubt our own value. It can come from a seemingly innocuous comment, a comparison to someone else, or an outright criticism. Suddenly, it leaves you questioning if you measure up, if you're worthy, if you… Continue reading When Others Make You Feel Not Good Enough
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. So the only thing to really be afraid of is if you don't go get your mammograms." —Cynthia Nixon
"Ultimately, they're just breasts, right? I mean, I love them, they're mine, they're beautiful, but in the grand scheme of things, I would rather be alive, and I would rather grow old with my husband." —Shannen Doherty, April 12, 1971 - July 13, 2024 2015: Diagnosed with breast cancer. 2017: Announced her cancer was in… Continue reading NBCAM: Inspiration 104, Shannen Doherty
"When you get diagnosed with cancer, there’s such a sense of loneliness, but what we need to know as people going through this is that you’re not alone." —Christina Applegate
How Big Brothers and Sisters Shape Who We Become I was having a conversation with my younger sister Angie last week about something my oldest brother said off-handed to me a few years ago - that we did not grow up together. It seemed important to him that my husband understood this. It is a… Continue reading Older Siblings: The Unsung Role Models in Our Lives
"Every woman needs to know the facts. And the fact is, when it comes to breast cancer, every woman is at risk." —Debbie Wasserman Schultz
“Cancer survivors are blessed with two lives. There is your life before cancer, and your life after. I am here to tell you your second life is going to be so much better than the first.” —Hoda Kotb
National Breast Cancer Month is observed every October. It aims to raise awareness about breast cancer. The campaign promotes early detection. It also supports research and education efforts. Check your boobs - mine tried to kill me. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Men get diagnosed with breast… Continue reading NBCAM: Check Your Boobs – mine tried to kill me
How Cancer Treatment Changed My Vision - But Not My Independence Wednesday marked a milestone I wasn't sure I'd ever reach; I drove a car, alone, for the first time since developing glaucoma as a result of cancer treatment. The experience was both surreal and empowering, filled with a mix of anxiety and exhilaration -… Continue reading Reclaiming the Wheel: My First Solo Drive After Glaucoma
My Attempts to Outsmart My Breast Cancer Meds I'm sharing the real real of what it takes to try to mitigate daily side effects because of a comment on my last post. If there is some way I may possibly pay it forward from my experience, I am humbled by the opportunity. Let's be honest:… Continue reading Life Hacks for Tackling Aromatase Inhibitor Side Effects
The author reflects on their difficult health journey from 2020 to 2025, marked by diagnoses including diabetes, COVID-19, and breast cancer. Following grief and physical challenges, they also confront Hidradenitis Suppurativa, an incurable autoimmune disease. Despite struggles, they emphasize resilience, self-compassion, and the importance of community support through chronic illness.
Watch Dr. Liz O'Riordan for important information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV6KS7iEPP0 I subscribe and follow Dr. Liz O'Riordan on YouTube. And I've watched the Apple Cider Vinegar series on Netflix. These people that try to scam us at our most vulnerable need to be exposed. I'm not against complimentary therapies. I've participated in some over the past two… Continue reading The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar and Cancer
This week, the author reflects on the comforting ritual of tea as fall approaches, symbolizing renewal after treatment for cancer. They express gratitude for community support, including a touching encounter with a young girl at a church festival who offered a prayer. Amidst exploring gardening and local living, they seek new tea suggestions.
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