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Body image and sexual functioning after breast cancer‏

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Lindsey Rosman, a doctoral student in the department of psychology at East Carolina University contacted me recently about a confidential online survey she is conducting as part of her research into body image… Continue reading

Join me in a new blogging challenge

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Jen from Keep The Calm was so inspired by the solidarity of last week’s 6 word cancer memoir challenge set by Renn, that she has decided to continue with a challenge of her… Continue reading

Motivation Monday

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All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous unpremeditated act without benefit of experience. ~ Henry Miller ~

Interpreting your pathology report

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Europa Donna Ireland, The Irish Breast Cancer Campaign is holding an information session on interpreting your pathology report, to be given by Eoin Gaffney,  Professor of Histopathology, TCD and St James’s, at 12.30pm… Continue reading

Weekly Round-Up

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It’s back! Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blogs which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and… Continue reading

RIP Donna Summer

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How sad to hear of the passing today from cancer,  of the wonderful queen of disco, Donna Summer. Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines, the 5-time Grammy award winner passed away this morning in Florida. I… Continue reading

Blogging For Mental Health

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As soon as I saw this, I had to join in! Mental health affects everyone and everything we do. Yet, mental health is a topic many don’t feel comfortable discussing. Today, May 16,… Continue reading

Cancer memoir in six words

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I love the challenge Renn has put to us over at her Big C and Me blog: Can you condense your cancer experience into just six words? Renn has risen to the challenge… Continue reading

Motivation Monday

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Mindful Monday

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the anchor meditation Instead of being blown around by the strong winds of your mind, why not drop anchor in the infinite ocean of stillness? It only takes a moment: Simply bring all… Continue reading