It’s hard to wait. We want answers, and we don’t want to wait for them. It starts from the day we’re born, it seems. Just part of being a human, right? Sometimes, there is excitement and anticipation in the waiting. Other times, there is a sense of anxiety or fear. If we’re impatient people, […] Read more…
I’m thrilled to be writing a guest post for Michele’s blog! When I first saw her blog, I wished that she had been online back in 2009, because she would have been so helpful to me in my cancer recovery. A Little About Me… I received my breast cancer diagnosis on August 24, 2009 — […] Read more…
I just want to share something that many of you will not understand about what a cancer survivor goes through on a regular basis. Keep in mind that this is MY experience. If there’s one thing I learned clearly, it’s that every cancer is different, every person is different, every treatment is different, so it […] Read more…
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here So, you have cancer. You’ve met with your team and you’ve decided on your treatment plan. Overwhelmed? Of course you are! They have just overloaded you with information that you need and you can’t remember ONE thing! THIS IS NORMAL so don’t worry about it. […] Read more…
Inside: If you’re a chemo patient, then you definitely need a chemo care package. This chemo care kit will help you get through the nasty chemo side effects and help you thrive through your treatments. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Do You Have A Chemo Care Package? You Need This Now! […] Read more…
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here So, you got the dreaded diagnosis. You went through your treatment plan with your oncology team. Sadness, anger, denial and who knows what else have made an appearance. You are NOT alone. What you’re feeling is so normal and it’s ok to feel all […] Read more…
The Holidays are approaching and you’re wondering how you’re going to do it this year, right? Getting through the Holidays is always a challenge and even when you’re at your best health-wise, it can be exhausting! “6 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays” offers some practical advice. So, how do you manage to keep all the […] Read more…
The doctor gave me the diagnosis I didn’t want to hear. My family and friends were heartbroken. They did their best to offer support but really didn’t know HOW to do that in a practical way. Worse yet – I didn’t know how to help them with that. Honestly, I didn’t even know that I should. […] Read more…
Cancer is such an oddity. Truly, it’s fascinating to me. It strikes whomever and whenever it wishes and you have no warning. It is no respecter of persons and it doesn’t care whether you like it or not, it’s coming to take up residence regardless! Most cancer patients go through the stages of grief and […] Read more…
When the doctor said she had cancer, her first thought was “Well, this is it!” What happened from there may just surprise you! Join me as we learn all about thriving from a long term cancer survivor. Read more…