With the fall colors and cooler temperatures, it’s been the perfect weather for hiking Hocking Hills with kids. Trying to entertain a toddler with a super short attention span is difficult, hiking is a good way to keep her entertained! Hocking Hills in southeast...
Slate Run Metro Park, located in Canal Winchester less than 15 miles south of downtown Columbus, Ohio, is such an incredible park for families! There’s hiking, a natural play area for kids, picnic tables, playgrounds, a dog-friendly trail, a marsh, and the Slate Run...
When I first ventured into solo female travel, I was met with all sorts of concern. Family, friends, and even strangers meant well, but several of them immediately translated “solo female travel” to some equivalent of me becoming prey to assault, kidnapping, or worse....
Most of us are familiar with chemotherapy medications having a ton of side effects. Like, an obnoxious amount. And your doctors and nurses will warn you of many of the big, common ones. But this article is about the unexpected chemo side effects. THe ones you hear...
Even small-town Ohio can have some fascinating history and historical characters! One such person is General William Tecumseh Sherman, who played a crucial role in the Union’s victory during the Civil War. (Sorry, Atlanta.) Today, you can visit The Sherman House, his...
In April, I wrote an honest review of The Radiant Wrap. These silky-feeling or cotton wraps are designed by a breast cancer survivor with radiation patients in mind. I loved the look and feel of the wrap! But I found that I had a hard time utilizing it for radiation...
The Mansfield Reformatory, also known as The Ohio State Reformatory, is chock full of fascinating history! Whether you’re into the history, movie sets, paranormal activity, or want to visit an epic haunted house, the Mansfield Reformatory is the perfect stop. I had...
This article is a comprehensive list of the Taxol side effects I experienced and heard of, with tips on how to mitigate them. You can also check out my other chemo regimen — Chemo Survival Guide to Adriamycin and Cytoxan. As with that article, allow me to state...
When you think of attractions in Ohio, you probably think of things like Cedar Point and Kings Island, or football games with die-hard fans. Maybe you think we only have corn fields and there is literally nothing attractive about the state. But I bet your first...
Let’s be real, summers in Ohio are humid and you never know what sort of weather you’re actually going to get. Especially in August. Usually we have temperatures in the 90s with humidity, maybe a pop-up thunderstorm; somehow this year we started off with temps in the...
One of the most iconic scenes regarding cancer is people in outrageous outfits and tutus at a cancer walk fundraiser. Even if you’ve never had a family member diagnosed, you’ve likely seen or participated in one of the events. Somewhere along the way, I think some...
I enjoy a good glass of wine. It’s even better when there’s a designated driver and you’re hitting up three different wineries. And better still when you’re supporting local with three different eastern Ohio wineries! Thankfully, Fun Bus had the same idea and...
The Fairfield County Infirmary in Lancaster, Ohio, is one of those buildings that looks unsuspecting on the outside, but is full of history, heartbreak, and hauntings on the inside. From infirmary, to office building, to preserved historical site, this building has a...
Many people have heard about how Vitamin D can help reduce one’s risk of cancer. But we’ve also heard about how sun exposure can increase our risk of skin cancer. So where’s the balance between Vitamin D and sunscreen? I don’t know about you, but I definitely have...
Thanks to modern technology, we have a variety of options when it comes to breast reconstruction! DIEP flap reconstruction, breast implants, and aesthetic flat closure tend to be the most popular choices. But there’s also TRAM flap, lat flap, and a few other flap...
It’s pretty much a universally known fact that undergoing chemotherapy sucks. You don’t feel well, you’re tired, and there’s a whole lot more of your body that’s affected than just cancer cells. Hence, it’s helpful to know potential chemo side effects for Adriamycin...
What in the world do you say to a friend who just told you they have cancer? Answers on this can vary. But I can certainly give you some idea of what NOT to say to a cancer survivor. Remember when you were in middle school and you’d have those school dances where...
Welp, that was unexpected, wasn’t it? You’re minding your own business, doing this thing called life, and then BAM! You find yourself at the doctor’s office thinking, “I have cancer… now what??” I’ve been there. I know how disorienting it feels. So I wanted to share...
Like many people, I purchased several items I thought would be helpful for cancer treatment. We want to be prepared, after all. It’s one way we can have control during a situation that otherwise feels so far beyond our control. One of the items I bought during my...
I had signed up for the Cancer and Careers Conference not really sure what to expect. Sure, I figured they’d help me update my resume, but beyond that? All I knew was I had no idea what I’d do when I had to re-enter the workforce. The Cancer and Careers conference...
I'm Beth, and I'm so honored you're here! I'm a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor out to show that life and adventure don't end after the trauma of a cancer diagnosis. You can read more about my story here.
