Weekly Round-Up
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve wanted to share with you. Don’t forget if you have written a post which you would like readers to see, just leave a comment below.
Are you creative despite cancer? The answer I know for many of you reading this is a resounding yes. Next question. Would you like the opportunity to share your creativity with the wider world? Then Karin wants to help you by offering free publicity, networking opportunities, motivation and inspiration to each of you who applies to her #CreativeDespiteCancer community, Read more about this opportunity on her blog.
A lovely gentle post from Julia this week on learning to sail through life.
I really enjoyed reading about Terri‘s visit to a tattoo parlor to learn more about the work of Eric, a restorative tattoo artist for breast cancer patients.
Ilene has written a wonderful meditation on the nature of life and death.
Great piece from Katherine on flunking chemo class.
Becky is dealing with the heaviness of grief this week.
Sarah is coming to terms with a new normal as she progresses through treatment.
Jo has written a heartfelt blog for a friend with secondary breast cancer who has fought for years to be heard but her voice ignored by so many who had the influence to change things
Cathy makes a compelling and persuasive case for the need to include a trained, credentialed, and experienced dietitian on your oncology team.
Why do some people choose not to make decisions about their healthcare and leave it all up to the medical profession? Barbara shares some thoughts on this question in her latest post.
Another beautiful reminder from Connie of the importance of slowing down and savoring life’s memories and joys.
Margaret‘s journey to come off Tamoxifen has reached a pivotal point.
An absolutely super post from Nancy on making decisions about and managing endocrine therapy – jam-packed full of information.
Lisa Thompson mourns the loss of a friend to cancer.
A warm welcome back to the blogosphere to Catherine this week.
Philippa has written another magical blog post which I guarantee will transport you to other worlds.
Finally this week’s writing prompt. Feel free to write about it on your blog or leave a comment below with your thoughts on this question.
Until next week,
Yours with much love always,
Marie xxx
Awesome roundup as always Marie! I appreciate knowing what’s going on in blogland especially when thecplatforjs aren’t connected – WordPress, Blogger, etc. and my email is backed up so far to 118,000 so a new email address is going to have to be created for important appointments, stuff I need to read and for people. My inbox had not ever been so full up until four years of metastatic diagnosis are behind me. Marketing for breast cancer seems to be at an all time high. Even from important organizations from which I want to hear but I have to slog through too much spam to get to the messages I want. Anyone else got this problem too? How do you handle it? Filters? Email addresses?
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I hear you Ilene – I use this tool https://unroll.me/ to help me get control over my inbox. You might find it helps you too.
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Another wonderful bunch of blog posts to read, Marie. Thank you so much for including me!
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:Lovely to see you blogging again Julia x
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This is a wonderful resource! I am a fairly new blogger and will follow your suggestion by leaving my details below. My blog is called “Finding A Way” and is about living with cancer and living well. Last week I wrote about patient rights and raising the bar. There is so much we all can learn from one another by sharing our writing. In addition to learning from one another, I find that I always learn so much about myself when I write. Thank you for your consideration.
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Hi — Just thought I’d share a post from my blog this week on “Rebuilding a Life” after finishing surgeries, chemo, and radiation, and preparing for life with AIs: https://fuckcancer.home.blog/2019/02/28/rebuilding-a-life/
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Hi Janet, thanks for sharing this with us. I’ll give it a shoutout in next week’s round-up,, Wishing you all the best with your recovery.
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Thanks so much, Marie! Really enjoy your blog!
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