Tag – Advice
Never Too Old to Face Cancer Head on and to Feel Beautiful
I became upset with the continued reference to my age and that nothing could be done. I had lived almost 90 years and could accept death, but not until I could be at my granddaughter’s wedding in May 2022.
April 19, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil
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Standing Up and Speaking Up About Life with Stage 4 Cancer
There was something wrong with my health – I knew this truth in my bones. But every doctor I saw told me that I was just fine. In fact, they identified it as a mental health issue.
April 13, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil
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Black women and wigs
“Hair is an essential part of many women’s identities […], and so some women find hair loss quite damaging to their esteem and self-concept, and they can experience this hair loss in a way that’s similar to grief.”
April 13, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil
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Adjusting to and accepting my new post-chemo hair
The one thing I spent months wishing for and that I wanted more than anything in this world - my long hair - has proved to be a nightmare goal to achieve.
Feb. 28, 2018 | by Gabrielle Fecteau
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How to stay strong mentally and physically during cancer treatment
Cancer diagnoses aren’t easy to deal with, but there are plenty of ways to manage your cancer diagnosis and live a full and happy life.
Feb. 28, 2018 | by Georgia Gables
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Why it's important to capture the 'not-so-good' moments
Through my years of treatment, I learned how important it is to capture those “not so good” days.
Feb. 13, 2018 | by Adriana Lombardo
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Being positive (most of the time) after a breast cancer diagnosis
While looking on the bright side of things when you have a cancer diagnosis may seem like an impossibility, know that by doing little things each day to put a positive spin on this experience, you can come out of this situation a better person.
Feb. 9, 2018 | by Georgia Gables
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How to avoid stress while choosing cancer treatments & care options
Every decision one has to make as a cancer thriver is of importance since—you guessed it—it can have an impact on your survival!
Jan. 30, 2018 | by Gabrielle Fecteau
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Breast reconstruction after breast cancer: Is it for me?
In my second edition of Dr. Both Sides Connects, I interview a plastic surgeon to get the answers to some important questions about breast reconstruction.
Jan. 5, 2018 | by Dr. Both Sides
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Here are four ways you can help the cancer survivor in your life
Don't let yourself believe that there's nothing you can do. Here are four thoughtful ways that anyone can support a cancer survivor.
Jan. 5, 2018 | by Georgia Gables
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