Life will always have its ups and downs. How you deal with hardships and discouragement will always come down to your mindset. You can learn to change your mindset if you are willing to go through the personal growth necessary. I recently had a young mother reach out to me. She has a similar breast cancer diagnosis and, cancer has spread to her brain. She, of course, is ... Read the Post
The Case of The What-Ifs
But First, Dessert
I want to introduce you to my friend Denise. We have known each other since we were little girls. Our mothers had been friends and were in a bowling league together. So that is how our friendship began. Dance lessons and play dates were part of our early years. Time flys and our last memories together were decades ago when we would take ski lessons at Snowbird. Life happens, and people ... Read the Post
METAvivor.org and Thrivers
Who is METAvivor.org METAvivor exists to sustain hope for those living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer (MBC). We are a volunteer-led, non-profit organization that funds vital research to help improve the longevity and quality of life for MBC patients. Passionately committed patients ourselves, we rally public attention to the urgent needs of the MBC community, help patients find strength ... Read the Post
Tips for Discussing Diagnosis & Treatment Options with Your Loved Ones.
I was asked the following question."If you're significant other is diagnosed with cancer, what is the best way to breakdown the options the doctor gave you? Without it being overwhelming and adding stress to an already stressful situation?" There obviously is not a perfect answer to this question so here is my response. Talking about cancer is challenging ... Read the Post
Would you like to share with the group?
I have been searching for a BC support group in my area for the last couple of years. I went to one group in my area a couple of times and decided it just wasn't the right fit for me. It was a new group, and I was very excited to attend. As the meeting got started, the ladies, each had a chance to share their cancer story and also were asked to share what they were needing and hoping ... Read the Post