How do you become stressed?
How do you become stressed? Simply put, it is a thought process and at any one time we each have the ability to ‘change our thinking’ – it is a matter of choice. Becoming aware of what you are thinking, being present in this exact moment of time and not worrying about the past or […]
Be a Good One
By Natalie Palmer My story begins with a quote by Abraham Lincoln, with whom I share a birthday: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” Many years ago this became the mission statement of my life and remains so to this day. I am a person with metastatic breast cancer who made a promise to […]
Pink Ribbon Cooking Recipes
Chili Con Carne Sweet Potatoes with Chili Honey Yogurt Simple, healty and delicious! Serves 4 anytime of year. 4 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 lb. grass fed ground beef 1 tablespoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon dried […]
You are the Most Integral Member
The foundation of any diagnosis derives from information found in your breast cancer pathology report. Breastlink offers patients transparent and unlimited access to their personal health information, including their pathology reports. Although a pathology report may seem technical and confusing at first, it is important for you to understand your health information to make appropriate […]
Searching for Rainbows
Newly initiated into the sisterhood of breast cancer, a flood of oncology terminology overwhelmed my brain — stage III breast cancer, lymph node involvement, chemotherapy, radiation. I was in the midst of the storm of breast cancer but my many years in the mental health field had taught me that positive thinking can help manage […]
Lower Your Risk With B Vitamins
FOLIC ACID Folic acid (also known as folate), is a type of B vitamin that is involved in the process of making proteins. It is necessary for the successful construction and repair of DNA and for normal cell division. Without it, cells can’t divide properly and can turn cancerous. During cell division—the process our body […]
Making our minds matter
Receiving the devastating news that you have breast cancer can knock many people sideways. An already heavily compromised immune system is further depleted as stress levels rise. Daunted by the treatment which lies ahead, coupled with concerns about looking after families; children as well as ageing parents. The likelihood of having to take unpaid leave […]
Hunting happiness?
Easter weekend is nearly upon us. As a child I looked forward to our traditional Easter egg hunt, hunting happiness in the garden. Whatever the weather, on hearing my father announce the arrival of the ‘Easter bunny’ my brother and I would rush outside, paper bag in hand to delve amongst the spring foliage, peering […]
The Love Boat
It is almost here, embarkation day. Many of us have been counting down the days (less than 13) until we set sail on the 8th Annual Thrivers Cruise. This is the mother of all cruises. The crown jewel, so-to-speak. How fitting that this year we will be sailing on The Royal Caribbean Liberty of […]
A Little Slice of Heaven
During this past year I met an incredible woman, Daphne D. Evans. She is CEO and founder of Heaven’s Door Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization out of San Francisco, California. Recently, I asked Daphne how this foundation came to be. Here is her story. In 2005, Daphne was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a […]