Weekly Round-Up
Hello everyone, and welcome to this week’s blog roundup.
This week, Beth takes us into her artistic process, detailing her exploration of the alla prima technique in oil painting for her ‘Breast Cancer, Female and Young’ series, and also shares the completion of another beautifully refined piece.
Connie reminds us of the unexpected joys of getting lost during solo travels, recounting a Camino adventure where a detour led to a stunning, solitary forest view, ultimately revealing hidden beauty in life’s unplanned moments.
Barbara discusses the shift from physical appearance to inner strength, finding that resilience and community support become more important than societal beauty standards in breast cancer.
Terri’s latest post summarizes a podcast interview with Dr. Tim Matatov about the “stacked flap” procedure in breast reconstruction, particularly for patients who have undergone radiation therapy or require significant breast volume.
Carolyn provides a compelling contrast between the supportive atmosphere of a breast imaging clinic waiting room and the typically silent, anxious environment of cardiology waiting rooms, pondering the origins of this unique camaraderie
Jennifer describes the complex emotional landscape of receiving clear scan results after cancer treatment, emphasizing that healing is a continuous process, not a singular event, and that uncertainty can persist even with positive news
Finally, this week, as we acknowledge Mother’s Day in Ireland and the UK, I extend warm wishes to those celebrating and offer comfort to those for whom this day may be challenging.
Until next week,
Much love
Marie xxx
