2026: On the Far Shore of Breast Cancer Calamity…
After a battle with cancer, time wears a different cloak. A weightier one. Less sparkly, perhaps, but more robust and […]
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January-itis
Bleurgh, January. I feel this every year but the start of 2025 has been more of an uphill struggle than
Chemotherapy Part 1: How to Prepare
Despite my cancer diagnosis, the news that I needed chemotherapy STILL came as a shock. I had convinced myself that
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Body and Soul
How to Find Post-Surgery Bras
When I worked in Kensington, about a million years ago, I remember hopping on the bus to visit Rigby &
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Body and Soul
Scalp Cooling: Your Guide to Cold Cap or Not?
When I received my diagnosis, one of my biggest worries was losing my hair. It felt a bit trivial to
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Head and Hair
Exercise with Cancer: Steps and Swimming
It’s fair to say that I’ve never been much of a Sporty Spice! I wasn’t great at sports in school,
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Body and Soul
Dealing with Hair Loss
While it’s widely believed that hair loss is inevitable during chemotherapy, this isn’t always the case. Some people manage to
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Head and Hair
Microblading: Discovering the Power of an Eyebrow
On getting my diagnosis, I asked my breast care nurse: ‘Am I going to lose my hair?’ ‘Probably, yes,’ was
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Eyes and Brows
How to Break the Cancer News
Breaking the Cancer news without breaking Telling your loved ones that you have cancer is terrible… There’s no sugar-coating this
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Heart and Mind
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Nails During Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is challenging – and it brings about unexpected changes to your body, including your nails (finger and toes). After
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Hands and Feet