Stress and Cancer: Is There Really a Connection? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress, you’re not alone. But did you know that chronic stress can increase inflammation, weaken your immune system, and even fuel cancer growth? As a breast cancer survivor and...
Mammograms are crucial for breast cancer screening, but there are many myths out there that can cause confusion and fear. Let’s clear things up and ensure you're informed about this essential screening! 🌸✨ Myth 1: Mammograms are Only for Older Women 📅Fact:...
October is breast cancer awareness month! This month’s blogs will focus on how we can reduce our risk of developing breast cancer. As many of you know, I am a huge proponent of adequate Vitamin D intake. There are still some skeptics out there, but I hope to change...
Breast cancer staging is essential for diagnosing and treating the disease. Each stage reveals the extent and severity of cancer, guiding treatment decisions and predicting outcomes. Knowing these stages can help you make informed choices about your health. 💪💖 🔍 What...
We are turning off our TV’s, shutting down our computer screens and leaving the daily newspaper on the breakfast table – unread! These days, the news can just be too depressing. Recently, I’ve adopted the habit of just glancing at the front page headlines, then...
Yes, they told me that there might be some side effects from the radiation therapy and that it would be a “cumulative” effect. That means after each treatment the potential side effects could increase – like blistering on my skin that feels like a horrible sunburn at...
Welcome back to my medical journey. Last I left you with the results of the sentinel lymph node biopsy being negative. Fantastic news! That meant that my breast cancer was a Stage 1 – very good prognosis and so lucky to have caught it early on the 3-D mammogram...
“You are going to feel two sticks – one deep, with slight pain, the other superficial, with more pain.” These are the words the nuclear medicine doctor told me as he was about to inject a radioactive colloid solution, specifically Technetium radioactive isotope, into...
“It is what it is.” That’s the motto I’m using these days. Accept the things we can control and let go of those we can’t. At first, I thought sharing my health journey with you would be easy, informative and educational. But when your doctor tells you, “Well, I...
I’m getting ready for surgery… Part 3: When the Doctor Becomes the Patient At my last blog, I left you with scheduling the bilateral breast MRI. Well that novel experience took place on Friday, Feb. 9. Mind you – this was my second MRI in my lifetime – the first in...