Monthly Archives: April 2013

Non Adherence to Tamoxifen and Arimidex

http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/one-quarter-of-patients-do-not-complete-recommended-breast-cancer-treatment/article/290919/ Interesting article on non compliance with estrogen therapy after breast cancer diagnosis in early stage breast cancer. I should add here that the standard treatment is one pill daily for FIVE years! Joint pain is ranked as the number … Continue reading

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Cancer Recovery Resources in Puget Sound

Have you or someone you know struggled with dealing with care during cancer treatment?  Did you know, that breast cancer has the most amount of resources available to you, especially in Puget Sound?  It’s finding them that is the trick! … Continue reading

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The Tassel Is Worth the Hassle!

Going back to college while in breast cancer recovery?  People look at me as if I am nuts!  Well, I have always drifted a little to the ‘odd’ side in my years.   That’s ok. I am comfortable with that. It … Continue reading

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Oh My Everything is Good Again

Hello Everyone Sorry I didn’t post over the weekend!  Was studying for a big test this morning at 930.  Last week when I had the eye scare…everything turned out to be ‘just take your drops and come in May 24′.  … Continue reading

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Cancer Information Overload – accurate?

Cancer and other information is everywhere and my biggest problem, probably as well as yours, is which source do we believe?  Or do we believe them all?  I think we know better than that. When I started my health journey, … Continue reading

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Rebuilding Life with What Will Be

Today: The site of New York City’s Ground Zero   I have been thinking about rebuilding the past few days. With everything that happened in Boston yesterday, more and more it has been on my mind about enjoying this day … Continue reading

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Cancer Friends? The Real Housewives of Chemotherapy!

   http://treeofcancer.com/2013/04/12/cancer-friends-the-new-housewives-of-chemotherapy/hwvideo/ You will have to search on the New Housewives of Chemotherapy because its two young gals going through Chemo together, and the happy funny side that has left them with a nurse telling them to not make so … Continue reading

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The Fresh Water Bottle – Drink lots of fresh water!

We all know that we need to get plenty of fresh water, but do we do it?  Not usually.  Or we drink from plastic bottles that may not be safe! Okay, I do not mean to sound like a commercial … Continue reading

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The Best is Yet to Come

Good Evening! The best part of my life is not behind me, I believe it is in front of me.  Older and wiser, certainly after the experience of having breast cancer.  Many times in my life, I have not told … Continue reading

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Pets and Music – produce healing & recovery

Hey Everyone,  Hope your spring is going wonderfully!  Easter weekend in Seattle could not have been better.  The weather was perfect and the sun was out late with the clear skies.  What a treat! I love my animals. I always … Continue reading

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