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How to Prepare for a Hysterectomy: An Essential Guide

How to Prepare for a Hysterectomy: An Essential Guide

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be searching the internet for “how to prepare for a hysterectomy.” But at age 36 that’s exactly where I found myself. I imagine you never thought the same for yourself, did you?   But since this is where life has brought...

10 Actionable Ideas for Coping With Cancer Treatment

10 Actionable Ideas for Coping With Cancer Treatment

Hearing the words “you have cancer” is enough to make even the most resilient among us stop in their tracks. It’s a heavy phrase that no one ever wants to hear. And yet, according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1.8 million people will hear that phrase...

Preparing for a Mastectomy: A Complete List

Preparing for a Mastectomy: A Complete List

Preparing for a mastectomy can be difficult. Especially when all you want to do is forget that the procedure is coming. But doing some prep work ahead of time will make the healing process – both physical and emotional -- that much easier.   Here are tips that...

Colonoscopy Prep: 6 Practical Tips

Colonoscopy Prep: 6 Practical Tips

Quick poll: who is super excited for their colonoscopy prep and procedure?   Yup, thought so.   Truthfully, I’m not sure why they get such a bad rap. It’s a quick and easy medical procedure that gets you a day off work, plus that ever popular colon cleanse...

10 Unexpected Chemo Side Effects

10 Unexpected Chemo Side Effects

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...

The Radiant Robe: An Honest Review

The Radiant Robe: An Honest Review

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...

Taxol Side Effects: A Chemo Survival Guide

Taxol Side Effects: A Chemo Survival Guide

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...