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?
NotoriousMBC – What’s in a name
So, am I Question: Sherry or Shaw-ri? Answer: Shaw-ri My entire life the double pronunciation shows up Question:. Sheranian, what nationality is that? Steve's family culture is originally from Armenia. If you remember that fact. You can usually pronounce the surname name. Put them both together: People like the way it rolls ... Read the Post
Hakuna Mata
Going in for surgery on your brain during a lockdown - on the one hand, yes, I am so very grateful to be having the treatment. On the other hand, I was scared, terrified. After the past three months, I have been slowly starting edge my way back into the wild. At times, I am nervous and scared going into these repeat scans. Today I will have a ... Read the Post
There are two sides
So often, I hear, "you look great." It is such a double-edged sword. I do not want to be defined by my disease. We all live through our lives with not being just one thing. Everyone has two sides, but both sides make up who you are. You can allow both sides to have a place in your life. I've chosen to use the traumas as ... Read the Post
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
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