Birthday Blues
I’ve got the birthday blues today. There, I’ve said it. I looked back on last year’s birthday entry here and the celebratory mood I was in to try to recapture some of that… Continue reading
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What Steve Jobs taught us about living and dying
Sad to wake up this morning to the news that Apple co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, Steve Jobs has died. A statement from his family reads: “Steve died peacefully today surrounded by… Continue reading
New diagnostic breast cancer test now available in Ireland
The HSE National Cancer Control Programme has confirmed this week that agreement has been reached to allow for the diagnostic test Oncotype DX to be made available to appropriate breast cancer patients in… Continue reading
Join me for the Anna Livia Mile
The Anna Livia Mile takes place on Breast Health Day, Saturday 15th October in central Dublin at 11am. The walk starts on the riverside at The O2, North Wall Quay and ends at… Continue reading
Motivation Monday
The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart Robert Ingersoll
When Cancer Hits
I have just finished reading the latest book by Britta Aragon, When Cancer Hits, and am left with just one question – why wasn’t this available to me when I was going through… Continue reading
Reflections on my seven year “cancerversary”
I still find it hard to believe that it is seven years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Yesterday, September 29, is the day that I traditionally date my “cancerversary” from – the day… Continue reading
Writing a Book: Persistence Through the Process
It’s a real pleasure for me to introduce you to today’s guest writer, Beth Gainer, author of Calling the Shots: Coaching Your Way Through the Medical System. The idea of writing my book –… Continue reading
