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
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
Living with Metastasized Breast Cancer – Reframing & Restructuring Your Mind – A Two Part Series
Are you living with a disease or merely going through a difficult time in your life? My friend JC Frias and I discuss ways you can make a choice to have a positive mindset. It may not come naturally to you, but over time and with practice, it will lead to a joyful life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91cJ4U2KTDo In Part II of the series, JC & I continue our ... Read the Post
The Pros and Cons of having a Port
In an outpatient procedure a few days before my first chemo appointment, I had a power port implanted on the left side of my upper chest. This quarter-sized port helps chemo drip smoothly because it connects a catheter to one of the central veins leading through my body. Why is this a big deal? It means chemo drugs can be quickly and safely delivered into my bloodstream—and I didn’t ... 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