Worried about swine flu during chemotherapy?
When I was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, I was told, as all chemo patients, are to report any signs of colds or flu straight away, to avoid situations where you know germs… Continue reading
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The loneliness of the long-distance cancer survivor
Another day, another study confirming that cancer survivors are more likely than their healthy peers to suffer serious psychological distress such as anxiety and depression, even a decade after treatment ends. The study… Continue reading
Seasons of survival
Happily as happens time and again, as soon as I start thinking about a certain post for this blog or come across an interesting study, I find another link or article which expands… Continue reading
When cancer is a lone journey
I was very lucky to have great support from family during my cancer treatment. That support was vital to my recovery on both a practical and emotional level. So, I felt quite sad and humbled… Continue reading
Making treatment decisions that are right for you!
I believe firmly and have written about it many times on this blog that women have the right to choose which treatment options are best for them. They should be partners with their… Continue reading
The story doesn’t end here…
I am returning to this question again of what happens to us once treatment ends, as it is one that fascinates me and I never tire of hearing how others experience not just… Continue reading
PARP inhibitors show promise in fight against cancer
New drugs known as PARP inhibitors are showing promise as treatment for some of the most aggressive types of breast cancer, according to recent research. The promise could yield a brand new direction… Continue reading
Yard Sale for the Cure
For Rachael Smith, diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and now in remission,‘cancer’ means ‘community’ and so she created Yard Sale for the Cure. It’s an annual event where households across the country… Continue reading
Dr Wendy Harpham “On Survivorship”
I have just been reading the bio of Wendy S. Harpham, M.D. on her blog, “On Survivorship”. Having posted last week on writing your own life mission statment, I am particularly taken with her mission statement: “To… Continue reading
