Intimacy is an important part of the healing process and to your overall health. A new book, Sex and Cancer, addresses this topic with clarity and sensitivity, Melanie Young will be speaking with the authors, Dr. Saketh Guntapalli and Maryann Karinch Feb 7, 12 noon EST on Fearless Fabulous You W4WN Radio - The Women 4 Women Network
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Category Archives: breast cancer
New Developments in Breast Reconstruction- June 5
I always feel a little wistful on National Cancer Survivors Day which falls on the first Sunday in June. I’m a member of a club I never wanted to join, and yet I am proud to call myself a survivor.
The recent news that singer Olivia Newton John was diagnosed with recurrent
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Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer- Oct 17- Fearless Fabulous You!
October 13 was Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Metastatic breast cancer (MBC), also known is Stage IV, is when tumor cells have spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body such as the bones, liver, lungs or brain. Even though other body parts are affected, it is still considered and treated as "breast cancer."
Metastatic breast
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Starting A Fearless Fabulous New Chapter
This week marks my third season hosting Fearless Fabulous You! (W4WN.com). I created my show because I wanted to use my voice to share stories of interesting people and inspire others. The work has been hard but completely gratifying. I've met so many wonderful, gifted and giving people along the way, from medical
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Do You #Dare2Tutu? Fearless Fabulous You!
A dynamic woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. She's treated. It returns with a vengeance. The woman is your wife and soulmate. How do you cope to lift her spirits and yours as you face decisions that affect both of your lives? You put on a pink tutu and dance. It makes your wife laugh
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Meet Souper Woman- Soupelina’s Elina Fuhrman
The healing power of soup can never be underestimated.
A warm bowl of chicken soup will ease a cold.
A mug of nourishing bone broth may be the only thing a cancer patient in treatment can tolerate.
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A cup of tomato soup
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Breast Cancer Research Pioneer Dr. Susan Love Is Dedicated to Finding a Cause and Prevention
Dr. Susan Love, author of the best selling "Dr Susan Love's Breast Book" and founder of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, has made it her life's mission to pursue research to find both a cause and cure for this disease which affects 1 in eight women.
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SHARE Provides Peer Support for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
Most people are aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but how many of you are also aware that September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? At the end of this article I have provided some information to give you a brief understanding of the impact both breast and ovarian cancer have on women in
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Living Beyond Breast Cancer- Fearless Fabulous You! Aug 17
Many people, including myself until I was diagnosed in August 2009, never really understand the complexity of breast cancer, which affects 1 in 8 women. Breast cancer impacts women- and men- of all ages and cultural backgrounds. While lifestyle choices may help reduce your risk, there are many factors that can be related to a breast cancer diagnosis
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Kicking Breast Cancer in the (Gr)ass Going Green
Walking the aisles of the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show this year I was on the prowl to find healthy and delicious foods made by people with an inspiring story and mission. I found it in Shauna Martin, Founder of Daily Greens™.
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