As the mom of two children, I have found open and honest communication is paramount in building a trusting and loving bond. My husband and I agree to always explain things in an age-appropriate manner to ensure our children are always part of our daily conversations, as well as always feel heard.
The process of grieving can be tremendously difficult. I have had beloved family and friends die of cancer and it is heartbreaking. It is important that you allow yourself the time to grieve. My friend’s daughter died of cancer. She shared…
My dear friend, Lisa Lurie, Founder of Cancer Be Glammed, and I chatted about how I needed to create a new skincare regimen. After intense radiation treatments years ago and now a jawbone replacement surgery my skin was in dire…
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Although I am not a dietician, the following is what has worked for me over the last 11 months on a predominantly liquid diet and most recently on a soft food diet. I am a pescatarian therefore the following reflects my most recent favorite meals.
While recovering from my Fibula Free Flap Jawbone Replacement surgery, I needed to learn how to walk again.
My personal belief of “The Power of Hope” was tested again in August 2020, when at age 39, my jawbone fractured.
After you lose more than half of your tongue, much of the upper pallet on the roof of your mouth, and experience life after all things Head Neck Cancer my reality is very different than most.
Recently, I interviewed Doctor Arthur Rosenberg, now retired, but previously a certified Hematologist engaged in practice in Greenwich, CT. He was one of the leading chemotherapists in CT and known around the country for his unique and effective treatment plans.
In the US, a new head and neck cancer case is diagnosed every 10 minutes and a person dies from this disease every 45 minutes
Create a schedule. Keep it flexible but attempt to maintain some structure throughout your day. Having a routine when confined at home is key to fill your time and helps decrease stress.
