Weekly Round-Up

Welcome to this week’s blog round-up, featuring a collection of insightful posts on breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) continues apace though for many of us, it brings mixed emotions. While acknowledging its positives, Nancy criticize the “pinkwashing,” of the disease, and focus on awareness over action. She is concerned with the neglect of metastatic breast cancer and male breast cancer.

Beth finds the “pink hoopla” of BCAM triggering, a stark reminder of her own traumatic experience. She wishes for a more nuanced approach, one that acknowledges the complex realities of survivorship beyond the simplistic message of “early detection saves lives.

JoAnn reflects on how a breast cancer diagnosis changed her outlook on life. She emphasizes the importance of coping mechanisms and the power of community in navigating challenging times.

This BCAM, OurMBCLife is talking about how we can help our closest relatives know what to do about elevated breast cancer risk.

In her latest blog post, Jennifer discusses the results of DCISionRT, a test that helps women with a specific type of breast cancer called DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ) make informed decisions about radiation treatment.

Barbara highlights how crucial sleep is for breast cancer patients, aiding in healing and recovery,

Martha shares her experience preparing for an adventure trip with River Discovery, a non-profit organization that provides outdoor experiences for people with cancer.

Dee reviews “Pieces of Me Perfectly Imperfect,” the new memoir by ovarian cancer survivor and advocate Kimberly Simmons-Emory.

Carolyn explores the concept of the “hedonic treadmill” which suggests that despite major life events, people tend to return to a relatively stable level of happiness over time.

Connie recounts a challenging day on the Camino de Santiago where she learned the importance of mental stamina.

Until next week,

May you find light even in the darkest of times.

Yours with much love always

Marie xxx