This photoshoot took place ten days ago. Here I am Let's start with body image. You will see the different shots through this article. I am going to share my thoughts with you today. I'm talking about all the times I've stayed away from a social media post that deals with breast cancer. Are they all sharing the whole story or the entire ... Read the Post
Denial is a great thing?
A Patient’s Experience – My Interview for Curia
A conversation with Shari Sheranian 05. 05. 2020, Eschborn, Germany. Being your own medical advocate can be daunting as a cancer patient, but it’s what has helped Shari the most throughout her journey. As a breast cancer warrior diagnosed in 2017, mother of 8 children, and motivational speaker, Shari holds a wealth of advice and anecdotes on the challenges of cancer. ... Read the Post
Quarantine should be a time of relaxation
A short update Dr. W = Oncologist Dr. R = Neurosurgeon A few days ago, I had the opportunity to meet with my oncologist. I am now tappering off of the dexamethasone This will take several weeks before my body will be ready to be "dex" free. I have mentioned to you that I felt my weight had increased. Thank you, steroids, and COVID quarantine. I had one surprise ... Read the Post
When Estrogen goes from Friend to Foe
We all have our dates – dates that no matter how hard we try, we'll never forget the sounds in the room, and the feeling in your stomach the moment you either experienced complete bliss or absolute trauma. For me, it was April 22, 2016. It was 8:30 in the morning when my right breast was firmly pressed for the mammogram. By 9:00, the radiologist ... Read the Post
Beyond Frustration
When I am frustrated with life, my negative talk, meaning the voice in my head that can be self-deprecating, is yelling at me. Can you relate? Frustration can lead to growth. Each day I work on remembering that we grow through life. It all depends on perspective. I admit there are moments that I am cursing under my breath, and I regress. I did have one of those days recently and ... Read the Post
Boost of Confidence
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How do you see yourself? How confident are you? I love connecting with people and hearing their stories. I recently read "In Pieces" by Sally Fields. Ok, in all honesty, I listened to it on @Audible. You most likely are familiar with this famous actress, and this is her memoir. I'm not going to give you the juicy ... Read the Post
