Treatment

Mother talking to son and daughter - Cancer diagnosis

How Do You Tell Your Little Kids You Have Cancer? My Story of Breaking the News

As a parent facing a cancer diagnosis, one of the toughest tasks is finding the right words to explain the situation to your young children. I recently found myself in this exact situation with my 4-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, who has neurodiversity, adding an extra layer of complexity to the conversation. With my first …

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Chemotherapy Side Effects

Surviving Phase 1: 6 Chemo, 6 Weeks of… Well, Let’s Talk About It

Phase 1 – six weeks, six chemo sessions. Sounds like a Netflix series title, doesn’t it? Except, there’s nothing scripted about this cancer journey. Today, I am getting into the details of chemotherapy side effects – what really went down during those action-packed weeks. And spoiler alert, it was no walk in the park. Here …

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Surgical gloves and syringe - Hope and Belief Cancer Journey

Decisions, Decisions: Selecting the Right Cancer Treatment & Hoping it Works

Picture this: you’re staring down two options that could change the course of your life. Sounds like the beginning of a suspenseful movie, right? Spoiler alert: neither option comes with a side of sunshine and rainbows. Today’s blog post is about a pivotal moment in my cancer journey when I stood at a crossroads, faced …

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Girl with brown hair, leaning against a wall in dim hallway, head down, face hidden with hair - Personality Disorders

 Is Personality Disorder Affecting Your Wellbeing & Your Social Life 

 A normal personality has many traits that go in flow with the world around you. Your personality perceives and relates to situations and people around you. It is your personality that influences you to be involved in relationships, social recreation, work, or school. Your personality helps you to be flexible according to different situations.   But …

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Dyslexia in Children: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

10% of the population in the world has dyslexia according to the U.S. Department of Health and human services, affecting all races, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic levels. Today we are going to talk about dyslexia and more importantly, dyslexia in children so we can help them grow up to be independent, accomplished, and confident individuals. …

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