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
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Sixty-Six Years of Marriage
William Arthur Ward wrote, Feeling GRATITUDE and NOT expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it! No matter who you are, every single person has something to be grateful for. By consistently practicing gratitude, it shifts the entire focus of life. Stress dissipates, and a calmness washes over our being. I don't know about you, but that sounds like a lovely ... Read the Post
Side Effects? — There’s an App for that
You go through months of chemo, and you have a follow-up scan which show's improvement. Hooray! So now what? What's next? An oncologist's primary purpose is to slow the progression of cancer and improve your outlook. There are a few different treatments that you may continue with. Yes, these treatments can help prolong your life. The bad news is that these treatments also cause ... Read the Post
I saw you
I recently read an inspiring story on Facebook that I knew I needed to share with you. Aaron Sherinian, I believe, is Steve's third cousin. Aaron's occupation requires him to travel all over the world. Aaron was kind enough to let me share this story with you. This is his recent experience and in his own words. . . . . . . . To the man outside the convenience store on U ... 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
Becoming your Own Medical Advocate
When medicine is big business, we have to become the CEO of our bodies. I've found that when dealing with illness or pain, we often feel like our health is one big mystery; we act as if what’s going on in our bodies is none of our business. But I say this is the only body I've got, and you better believe I'm going to make it my business! We should all feel empowered to learn about our illness, to ... Read the Post