Good sleep is the foundation of a healthy life, impacting everything from our mood to our immune system. For women recovering from cancer surgery or going through chemotherapy or radiation treatment, adequate sleep is even more essential for healing. Sleep helps the body repair cells, reduce inflammation, fight infection and manage pain, all vital for recovery…. Read More »
One of the joys (not!) of menopause is frustrating hot flashes and night sweats. Trying to keep your cool when your internal temperature feels like it’s set on broil is frustrating. Like many cancer survivors, I was thrown into premature menopause. Surgery and treatment can create early menopause that is temporary or permanent. As a… Read More »
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer—before my double mastectomy, before chemotherapy, and even before I received the bell-ringing news that my MRI scan showed NED (No Evidence of Disease)—I was called a “survivor.” Like many soon-to-be cancer patients, I felt confused and unsettled by that word. How could I be a survivor when I… Read More »
Rediscovering your sense of self and personal style after a single or unilateral mastectomy goes beyond fashion—it’s about confidence, self-expression, and feeling comfortable in your skin– again. A great way to achieve this is by curating a wardrobe that flatters and adapts to your new shape. Whether you decide to live flat on one side,… Read More »
Special occasions and holidays are all about bringing family and friends together. If you are celebrating with someone who is recovering from cancer or in the midst of treatment, it helps to understand their particular needs and wants. Jessica Baladad is a breast cancer survivor and the Founder and Advocate of Feel For Your Life…. Read More »
When most people are tired, its time for a little R&R, Rest & Relax. For people dealing with extreme fatigue from chemotherapy or radiation, R & R takes on a whole new meaning. In my personal cancer dictionary- R & R means to Rest & Recover. Fatigue is one of the most common and distressing… Read More »
