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.
A new guest post on Ticking Off Breast Cancer from Leanna on life plans, adapting life plans and moving forwards after breast cancer.
While Nancy Stordahl offers 11 tips to prepare for surgery during this time of pandemic, Terri shares her tips on what to have for recovery at home after breast reconstruction surgery, and Cathy advises on targeted exercises to improve range of motion after breast surgery.
Advice from Barbara on doing what you love in life and Sheri on not having to have the last word every time.
Abigail provides a helpful roadmap to MBC organizations.
So much to digest in Ilene‘s latest post – too much to put into one or two words here – please just go read it.
Carolyn, Julia and Lisa take part in Nancy’s blogging challenge this week.
Nancy Seibel shares some comforting words from ancient times still highly applicable to today.
Great post from Megsie on finding herself again.
Catherine is enjoying a mini-break.
Audrey shares her own stars of lockdown.
Finally this week, I leave you with some words from Connie to guide us through another week ahead:
None of us know the complexity of another person’s life; We’re not in their shoes. Whatever our lot, we all need for others to hold us gently in their judgements and give us the space for the grace we need.
Until next week,
Stay safe. Stay connected.
Yours with much love always,
Marie xxx
I’m struggling to find answers right now and hoping this section will help. I had breast cancer surgery 10/30 and finished radiation on New Year’s Eve. I’m small and my cancer was deep, almost to the rib cage. Radiation caused scarring on the right lung but, more importantly, it “fried” my aortic valve. After several months of tests and docs hoping they could monitor for a year or two, that wasn’t to be. I’m having open heart surgery this week to replace the valve. Still trying to deal with breast cancer and now thrown into open heart surgery. Would love to hear if others have experienced this. I have no heart issues or heart disease; just a fried valve.
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Hi, so sorry for your situation. I have a damaged tricuspid heart valve from a car accident many years ago and haven’t had surgery so far (I have also had breast cancer on the left side). I thought you might be able to find someone else on a U.S.—based heart surgery blog I follow for the latest medical updates and to connect with other patients. It’s called “HeartValve.com” and it is run by Adam Pick. You could contact him via the blog and ask him to help you find other patients with your condition.
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Thank you so much Martha for taking the time to respond to Jean here – that is super helpful advice.
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Hi Jean, what a tough thing to have to go through on top of breast cancer. I haven’t experienced this personally, but I hope that someone else may be able to comment here. Check back in with us after your surgery and let us know how you are doing. Marie
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I love your writing Sheri – it’s a pleasure to shine a spotlight on it.
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Thank you, Marie, for another excellent round-up. I learn a lot from these bloggers. I appreciate your careful work to offer their insights on your website. The best to you!
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Whoops, the name of the heart valve website is “HeartValveSurgery.com”
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