Be neither afraid nor ignorant when breast pain presents.
Category: breast cancer
Ways to pass the waiting (for test results) time
You can fret or… you can find healthy ways to wait it out. I choose the latter.
What I wish I’d known about Taxol
You have options! Don’t suffer silently.
When in doubt, get it checked out
Being your own advocate isn’t just for active treatment.
Stop saying “that doesn’t apply to me”
We can all give of our time, our treasure, and our talents to bless those who are hurting. Share your gifts!
Tamoxifen thoughts, so far (1 year down, 4 to go)
I dreaded starting this medicine. Many months later, I’m glad I didn’t give up on it.
8 of My Favorite Cancer Support Services
Here are some of the best cancer-related support resources around.
Essential supplies for your mastectomy
Whether the one facing this body-altering surgery is you, or someone close to you, mastectomies can be a scary and emotional procedure to think about. One way to calm the nerves is to focus on the practical ways you can be prepared for it.
How to pick a chemo bag and what to put in it
Here are the top 10 essentials to keep within reach of your infusion chair.
Staying vigilant in survivorship
When in doubt, get checked out
Current Projects
I’m working on two projects at the moment. The first is for breast cancer patients, caregivers and survivors. I’m sharing what I know, and what I continue to learn, following my own diagnosis in 2020 (which, for the record, came out of nowhere and shocked the h-e double hockey sticks out of me). I hope…
Breast Cancer
Below you’ll find all the breast cancer posts I’ve written to date, on topics ranging from what to toss in your chemo bag to the more gritty stuff, like when depression creeps in and your usual “you-ness” comes to a screeching halt. If you know anyone dealing with a new diagnosis, in active treatment, or…