Weekly Round-Up

Welcome back dear readers to this week’s blog round-up.

Carolyn’s latest post explores how emotions significantly influence our memory. Highly emotional events, like a serious diagnosis, are often vividly remembered due to a “flashbulb memory” mechanism.

Nancy has adopted a “news diet” to reduce stress and improve their mental health, acknowledging the negative impact of constant news consumption.

Amy shares information about a new NCCN® resource designed to help individuals understand genetic testing and counseling for hereditary cancers.

Barbara writes about the power of music to heal especially for those going through cancer treatment.

Gabby describes her experience of returning to work after cancer treatment and the challenges she faced, including fatigue and anxiety.

Connie offers a thoughtful reflection on aging, highlighting the coexistence of both physical limitations and a youthful spirit, drawing on philosopher George Edward Moore’s ideas about the enduring aspects of the self.

And finally, in my Substack, The Patient Voice Collective, I explore how societal narratives often oversimplify complex health experiences. I discuss how we can challenge these stereotypes and foster a more compassionate understanding of illness.

I hope you enjoy reading these insightful posts!

Until next week,

Yours in love and light,

Marie xxx