After discovering the news yesterday (I’m late to knowing) that Shannen Doherty (who will forever be Brenda Walsh to me) is now dealing with brain metastasis from her Stage IV breast cancer, I went a huntin’ for allllll the rabbit holes (unhelpfully).
Tag: breast cancer
Should you exercise during chemo?
It depends. Mine was erratic, but I’m still glad I made time for it.
I declined this blood test. Here’s why.
If cancer cells are still circulating, I don’t want to know.
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!
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.
Inspiration for “Letters to Eleanor”
A few short days after my second lumpectomy, we were off to Florida for our annual Walden Beach vacay (because my breast surgeon is super cool – also, maybe because I’m very persuasive but actually because I pinky swore not to swim in the ocean).
The best skincare products to use during and after chemo
Where skincare and makeup are concerned, I have always been a minimalist. I want to look my best of course, but I’m also not one to waste a lot of time or money.
Where are the “good” breast cancer charities?
There are four organizations that I have gotten to know this year (so far), and they have captured my attention for all the right reasons.
Sentinel node injections and pre-op bracketing: what to know before you go
Taking four needles to the nipple is as painful as it sounds. Here’s how to deal.
If microblading your brows, timing matters (a lot).
You don’t realize how important these face framers are until they completely disappear. In my case it was seemingly overnight. Rude!
What a difference a year makes!
Same beach, different me. A retrospective on the weirdest year of my life.