Recently, I had my six-month checkup with my oncologist. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve had five oncologists. Not my fault. Just sayin’. I’m not that difficult a patient. Trust me. I’m not. It’s eight years since my breast cancer diagnosis. Eight years since the shit hit the fan. Eight years since Dear Hubby and I …
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As we wrap up another Lymphedema Awareness month, I’m sharing some helpful resources about lymphedema, so they are more easily accessible, all in one place. In other words, I’m organizing. Yikes! (As some of you know, organization is not my strong suit. Trust me, it’s not.) Feel free to share your favorite LE resources with …
Why is lymphedema still such a mystery? As you, Dear Readers, are likely aware, March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. Sometimes, I think there are way too many designations assigned to each month to promote awareness for various conditions, diseases, and causes. Who can keep track? However, in this case, I say, bring it on. There …
I am always on the lookout for information and studies about the dreaded, drugs we love to hate – aromatase inhibitors. I have written about these drugs quite a few times. They definitely do have a dark side, for some of us anyway. Read my most recent post about staying on them beyond five years …
I’m pleased to tell you about an informative book authored by my online friend and fellow blogger, Carolyn Thomas. The book’s title is, A Woman’s Guide to Living with Heart Disease, John Hopkins University Press (2017), first edition, Baltimore, MD. 168 pages. Women’s health.