For many women going through breast cancer treatment, eating becomes one of the most unexpectedly difficult parts of the journey. Food that once felt comforting may suddenly feel painful, dry, tasteless, or impossible to swallow.
HER2-positive breast cancer is fast-growing, but today there is real hope and help. In this post, I break down what HER2 means, how it’s treated, survival odds, and why you’re so much more than a statistic. If you or someone you love is facing HER2, you’re not alone—let’s walk this journey with knowledge and faith.
What Is the Number One Cancer-Fighting Food?(And why I’ve stopped looking for just one.) I used to think if I could just find the food—the number one, most powerful, cancer-fighting ingredient—I’d somehow unlock a shield. A way to keep the bad news from ever coming...
Let’s settle this right now—it’s possible to live 20 years after breast cancer. I know that question has probably haunted your mind more than once. Maybe you’ve typed it into Google at 2 a.m. Maybe you’ve whispered it into your pillow, too afraid to say it out loud. I...
The short answer? No. You’re not the same. Not physically. Not emotionally. Not spiritually. And that’s not a bad thing. When I think back to my own journey through breast cancer, it felt a lot like being dropped into a battlefield. One day you’re living life as...
Let’s be real—when it comes to cancer treatments, there’s no such thing as an “easy” option. But if I had to choose the heavyweight champion of body beatdowns between chemotherapy and radiation, chemo wins. Hands down. No contest. I mean… if it were a boxing match,...
Let’s not sugarcoat it—this is hard. Breast cancer doesn’t just affect your body—it rattles your entire world.Your strength.Your routines.Your sleep.Your confidence.Even your ability to picture the future without fear. You may wonder, “How am I supposed to stay...
What is “My Toolbox”? Life with breast cancer brings emotional and psychological challenges that can feel overwhelming. To face these challenges effectively, it helps to have a personalized set of strategies, skills, and techniques—what I call “My Toolbox.” Think of...
How Do I Live My Life Going Forward? Since patients have personal questions that are not well understood due to medial jargon. I have decided to answer questions posed to me as an 18-year survivor. This is not medical advice. Please contact your doctor for any medical...
Click here or on the picture above to download a PDF of these ideas.Patients Need Support!Breast cancer patients go through so much both mentally and physically. There are considerable changes: endurance, bone thinning & joint pain due to chemotherapy, changes to...
My now ex-husband started my Hope Box without us even knowing that’s what he was doing. He framed my degrees to let me know my life mattered and I have significant achievements when I was feeling hopeless!A hope box is created by you to remind yourself that your life...
When balanced and unblocked you experience ease, peace, and joy to help you manage through times of change. Chakras are the 7 spiritual energy centers located on the spine. They start at the base of the spine (rear abdomen) to the top of the head. Each center is...
My First Introduction To Chakras Was in 2003I scheduled an all-girls retreat, at the Scottsdale Princess Hotel in Scottsdale, Az. There, I took a Kundalini yoga class. Not only did I love it, but I also believed the chakras had a healing affect when balanced. I sought...
