I live bravely by continually pushing myself through each new challenge on my cancer journey and finding the silver linings. Having a positive attitude is so important. I remind myself how blessed I am that my cancer was diagnosed when it was diagnosed. I have learned you have to take charge and be
I live a full and happy life by helping others and not dwelling on my cancer. Volunteering is very important to me. You will often find me at All Saints Thrift Shop, where I spend several days a week. Before I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I used to run, lift weights, play tennis, and bicycle
Do you know Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer? I do. And not because I work at Beebe. I know because I was diagnosed with it when I was 30. Ahhh, growing up at the beach and the days of using baby oil are coming back to haunt me! I remember I had two moles removed and when I went back to
Full disclosure: I am not a cancer survivor. I am a nurse and therapist. My career has given me the unique opportunity to be with patients and their loved ones/caregivers when a cancer diagnosis shatters their lives and to be with them when they come to the acceptance of living with cancer -- and
What has Cancer taught me? What cancer has taught me is that life is unpredictable. Is it something that one can prepare for? No. For me, the biggest lesson was to let things go. I was a bit of a control junkie. I accepted that If my house wasn’t cleaned the way I liked it, oh well – it was clean
Cancer taught me that I can be vulnerable and strong. I can be scared and secure. I can be worried and confident…. And, I can be these things all at the same time. Cancer taught me that there are no rules; there is no ONE way to feel. I learned that I still have a life to live. Cancer taught me that
Words have more power than you can imagine. Good, bad, compassionate, hurtful – the list goes on. “You have cancer” are words. Aggressive, chemotherapy, radiation, quick decisions to be made, and time is precious – those are words too. The initial sucker punch to the belly was replaced with plans A
Should you be concerned about the aluminum in your deodorant? There have been numerous deodorant scares over the years as researchers find connections between chemicals in deodorants and cancer; however, most scientists will tell you that deodorant and antiperspirant are safe. If you are still