Is ringing a bell really necessary when ending cancer treatment? I think not. This debate has been going on for a few months, probably longer. I never considered writing about it, but changed my mind last week after reading a piece by my online friend and fellow advocate Jo, aka abcdiagnosis, called, It’s time to …
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15 shitty things cancer has taught me. Yep. You read that right. This one’s a sarcastic rant, so get ready. As you likely know by now, one of my top cancer pet peeves is the expectation out there that somehow cancer miraculously transforms you into a better version of your former self. You know, there …
I am eager to tell you about a new research opportunity that some of you might qualify for and want to participate in. As you likely know, the majority of breast cancers are hormone positive and endocrine therapy is commonly prescribed for this group of patients as part of their treatment plan. Endocrine therapy is …
When your doctor doesn’t listen — 10 tips to help change that. Readers sometimes confide that they feel their doctors don’t listen. Perhaps you have felt this way too. Readers most often share feeling this way regarding discussions they’ve had with their oncologists about side effects from endocrine therapy. You might want to read and …
Sure, most folks are trying to be supportive, I get that. But still, if something said bothers you, I maintain you don’t have to grant free passes unless, of course, you want to.