I live bravely by staying fit. I do that by doing CrossFit at CrossFit Lewes. CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity. I started when I was 62 years old when I would have to stop and breathe before I could walk up stairs. Now, at nearly 66, I am in
"I believe that being positive and keeping a smile on your face will help push you through the bad. At the age of 35, I received the devastating news that I now had breast cancer. I continued to move forward with my life, even after nine long months, and kept a strong, positive attitude in my life
During the month of October there is a “Pink” spotlight placed on breast cancer awareness. Pink ribbons are everywhere. Even the NFL recognizes the importance of breast cancer awareness. But, what does it mean to you? Are you doing everything you can to reduce your risk of breast cancer or to detect
Cancer taught me that I can be vulnerable and strong. I can be scared and secure. I can be worried and confident…. And, I can be these things all at the same time. Cancer taught me that there are no rules; there is no ONE way to feel. I learned that I still have a life to live. Cancer taught me that
Words have more power than you can imagine. Good, bad, compassionate, hurtful – the list goes on. “You have cancer” are words. Aggressive, chemotherapy, radiation, quick decisions to be made, and time is precious – those are words too. The initial sucker punch to the belly was replaced with plans A
I’ve been a nurse for 32 years and a cancer survivor for 17 months and they are both a big part of who I am. I love being a nurse. I love taking care of people. Then one day, I’m told I have breast cancer. All of a sudden, I’m a patient. I’m on the other side of the bed and I don’t like it. I’m out
You look at that word—phthalates—and your eyes and brain do not connect. What exactly does that say? It just looks wrong! Phthalates (THAL ates) are known endocrine disruptors. They are linked with birth defects, breast cancer, infertility, liver cancer, diabetes, obesity, autism, and ADHD
Cancer teaches you a lot of things. Some are profound and some are just simple, common sense things that we forget during the normal day-to-day. I’m not going to tell you I had some major a-ha moment when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was a college student and am an only child of