Weekly Round-Up

Hello everyone, and welcome to this week’s blog roundup. This week, we’ve got a collection of moving and thought-provoking pieces that touch on various aspects of life, health, and connection.

I am starting off this week with news from Terri, who is hosting the DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium on July 19, 2025, to empower breast cancer survivors with informed decision-making. The event, driven by community connections, will feature medical experts and, significantly, patient and caregiver perspectives, to bridge the gap between patients and specialists.

On Memorial Day weekend, Barbara connects her gratitude for life with honoring fallen soldiers.

While expressing sorrow over former U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer, Beth also criticizes the societal tendency, including media and public figures, to wish for a “speedy recovery” from Stage IV cancer, calling it a “myth.”

A warm welcome back to the blogosphere to Elizabeth, albeit with a sobering take on the current political climate.

Carolyn discusses her current distress from a breast cancer diagnosis, contrasting the proactive distress screening and support in cancer care with its absence in cardiology.

Finally, this week, Connie contrasts her impatience with the slow, patient process of gardening and life, drawing inspiration from Polly Hill, who patiently cultivated an arboretum from seeds. She aims to embrace this long-term perspective in her own endeavours.

Until next week,

Wishing you grace and patience with yourself in the days ahead.

Much love always,

Marie xxx