Breast Cancer: 9 Years On
It seems incredible to me that it is nine years since my diagnosis of breast cancer. When I first started this blog I used to mark my “cancerversary” each year, but I no… Continue reading
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October – a pause for perspective
Originally posted on Feisty Blue Gecko – a tail of the unexpected:
Sometimes there is a moment, or a prompt and your heart stops. Your mind pauses. And you are reminded of those…
Mindful Monday
If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees. Instead we entangle ourselves in knots of our own making and struggle, lonely and confused. This is what the things… Continue reading
Weekly Round Up – The Changing Season Edition
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… Continue reading
Do You Live Longer If You Are Married?
According to a recent study, published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology, cancer patients who are married live longer than single people who have the disease. The finding suggests that maintaining chemotherapy and… Continue reading
Three Simple Ways To Improve Your Memory
Cognitive impairment to a lesser or greater degree can effect you both during and after your treatment. You may have the feeling that your cognitive abilities are slower and less acute than before… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
Rise Of The Patient: A Survivor’s Perspective
I was thrilled to be asked to contribute to the Rise Of The Patient radio show on what cancer survivorship means to me. Previous guests have included well-known patient advocates Colleen Young, Andrew Spong,… Continue reading
From Diagnosis to Empowerment: AnneMarie’s Story
Our friend and cancer advocate AnneMarie Ciccarella (@chemobrainfog) was recently interviewed about her journey to becoming an empowered patient and how Medivizor enhances and enriches the patient experience. Medivizor offers its personalized medical… Continue reading
