As a cancer survivor, my hope is that no one else has to experience the traumatic diagnosis, surgeries, treatments, and scanxiety. Even though I had breast cancer, I have a high risk of getting other cancers as well. Because I’m BRCA positive, I have a gene mutation effects they way my body fights cancer. In…
This is a post about what to expect when having chemo, written by a young breast cancer survivor. If you or a loved one and are about to start chemotherapy you might be wondering what to expect. First, let me say that everyone’s chemo experience is different. It depends on what type of cancer you…
When you are diagnosed with cancer, you go through a range of emotions. No matter how long it has been since diagnosis, it’s important to understand how to thrive and overcome challenges in the fight against cancer. Throughout the year, Texas Oncology holds Survive and Thrive Symposiums to help cancer patients and caregivers. This year,…
This is a collaborative post by Maria about COVID-19 testing. You’ve followed the CDC’s latest guidance for businesses, rearranged your workplace to be social distancing compliant, and directed your eligible employees to work from home during the pandemic. But how can you keep your onsite staff healthy? Testing is without a doubt the best way…
There are so many different reasons you could need a boost to your willpower. For example, have you ever tried any of the following? Weight loss. Losing weight is all about willpower; the willpower to stick to a diet plan, to do your fitness exercises as required. A fitness regime. Sure, it’s easy enough in…
These fruit infused water recipes will show you how to make fruit flavored water at home. Therefore, solving the problem of how to drink more water when you don’t like it. Then, you can stay hydrated all day while saving money and improving your health. I know I should be drinking more water. Even during the summer, I…