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Fatigue is a Signal: Are We Listening?
Fatigue is talking to us. It is a signal that we ought to pay attention to. But are we? Are we taking the time to listen to its message and then decode it?
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Cover Story: A Breast Cancer Journey
We all judge books by their cover, don’t we? When I dreamed of a cover for my book, I wanted something that would impart peace and comfort to you during and after the challenges of breast cancer. I couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect cover than this one.
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Scanxiety Supports: Before, During, and After
If you are facing imaging and feeling anxious- you are not alone! Many of us contend with scanxiety, whether we are heading into imaging or another doctor’s appointment. As I approach my mammograms, I do some things to plan for and live with the scanxiety. I’ve been through these anxious times before, so I wanted to be proactive rather than…
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Mammogram 2023: Imaging Again, Really?
After the adventures in imaging, biopsies, and surgery in the summer of 2022, I was not looking forward to my January 2023 mammogram. Not that I ever look forward to getting my breast imaging done!
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My Two Favorite Lumpectomy Recovery Bras
After my lumpectomies, I wore a bra all day and night for the first few weeks of my recovery. I needed comfortable bras that were easy to put on. I tried many bras and am excited to share my two favorites in this post.
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DIEP Flap Insurance Coverage at Risk: Urgent Advocacy Issue
Insurance coverage for DIEP flap reconstruction is in danger because of a CMS coding change. Take action today to advocate for our options. Together we can make a difference.
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New Year, New Words of Intention: Embracing Evolution
New year, new words of intention. While my nature is to avoid change, I know this year will be full of transformation and growth. As a year of change begins, I choose to embrace evolution joyfully and purposefully.
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Progressive Christmas Decorating: Getting your Home Decorated While Preserving Your Energy!
Christmasing is not a one-day event in our home. Every year, at the beginning of December, I have the family help me get out the Christmas boxes. Then, I take about a week to decorate the house. Progressive Christmas decorating is one of my favorite times of the season.
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My Dirty Shower Was Yelling at Me- So I Fired (Promoted) Myself and Shut It Up
Every time I got in the shower, it yelled at me. The scum on the tiles, the grime in the grout lines, and the water spots on the door spoke words of worthlessness. “You’re not good enough. You don’t deserve to have a clean shower. You’re a terrible housecleaner.” I would close my eyes, breathe in the rose-scented soap, and…
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Colonoscopy Prep: What is it like and how to get through it as comfortably as possible
If you are over 45, it's time to schedule your colonoscopy. Here is what the preparation was like and how I got through it!
