“Idleness is a form of passivity in an active universe.” – Michael Bassey Johnson, The Book of Maxims, Poems and Anecdotes The post Idleness is a form of … appeared first on Let Life Happen ..read more

By: Deborah Blake-Ontiveros From: webmd.com Going through chemotherapy isn’t exactly a walk in the park. It’s tough, no doubt about it but so are you. I’m currently going through chemo and have picked up some tips and tricks that are making this process a little more bearable. Here are some chemo hacks to help you or your loved one get ... The post Chemo Hacks: Tips I Used to Make My Breast Cancer Treatment a Bit Easier appeared first on Let Life Happen ..read more

“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” – 1 Corinthians 1:10 The post I appeal to you, brothers and sisters … appeared first on Let Life Happen ..read more

By: Ralph Ellis From: .webmd.com Gen-Xers are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than generations that came before them, according to a new study published in JAMA Open Network.Researchers from the National Cancer Institute examined health records of 3.8 million people diagnosed with malignant cancer in the U.S. from 1992 to 2018. Cancer rates were determined for members of Generation X (people born between 1965-1980) and baby boomers (born between 1946-1964).Computer modeling showed that when people in Gen X turn 60, starting in 2025, they are more likely to be diagnosed with invasive ca ..read more

“Draw outside the lines! Make the sky purple instead of blue! That’s what it looks like to dreamers!” – Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet The post Draw outside the lines! Make the sky … appeared first on Let Life Happen ..read more

“Hard work and determination-that is what will get you closer towards accomplishing your goal.” – Steven Cuoco The post Hard work and determination … appeared first on Let Life Happen ..read more

From: clevelandclinic.org Your HER2-positive breast cancer has metastasized to your brain. Hearing the diagnosis and adjusting to your “new normal” can be an overwhelming experience that’s full of doubt, fear, anxiety, stress and sadness. And you’re sure to be full of questions about whether you can keep working, what kind of treatments or surgeries you’ll need and how you’re going to keep it all together. While it can feel like you’re on an island alone, there is hope — and a whole host of ways you can live a full life with HER2-positive brain metastases. Oncologist Shimoli Barot, MD, explain ..read more

“Value yourself and those who are in your company will reflect the same image.” – Steven Cuoco The post Value yourself and those who … appeared first on Let Life Happen ..read more

By: Alex Biese From: curetoday.com One specialist explained the ways palliative care, also known as supportive care, can assist patients during a breast cancer journey. Palliative care can be of great help to patients at any stage of the cancer journey, as one expert explained. “Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. And really, our focus is to help relieve symptoms and the stress of the illness. We’re also called supportive care at a lot of places … and I think that’s a better name for what we do. But really, our goal is to improve quality of lif ..read more

“It’s time to step out from the shadows and into your light.” – Steven Cuoco The post It’s time to step out from … appeared first on Let Life Happen ..read more