LISA’S BLOG
What’s Next?
Having completed my 15 radiation treatments, I am onto my third and final part of my Cancer recovery: The dreaded hormone blocker, Anastrazole. I feel like Scrooge in the Christmas Carol, when he said to the ghost of Christmas future: "Spirit, I believe I fear you...
Radiation Journey
Well I've started the next phase of my cancer journey: Radiation treatments. I started a 3 week treatment plan, M-F, and completed 1 week so far. All is good, and I'm taking it one step at a time. Radiation is done to prevent local recurrence in the breast. I will...
Treatment plan!
Update on oncologist So basically it went very well. I met with 2 different oncologists. One is a medical oncologist who handles the hormone blocker and the other is a regular oncologist who handles radiation. First of all, I found out that my cancer was actually...
Cells: To be or not to be
In the fight against cancer, the primary goal is to trigger cell death—also known as ferroptosis. Cancer develops when cells refuse to stop dividing and growing. Normally, old cells die off and new ones take their place in a healthy cycle. But in cancer, that “off...
Exercise: as a sedative?
I’ve been exercising regularly since 1993, and it’s helped me in more ways than I can count—physically, of course, but even more so emotionally. During some of the most emotionally challenging times in my life, exercise has been my anchor. It not only kept me calm but...
Sugar: Friend or Foe?
I’ve had a lifelong battle with refined sugar. I’m not talking about the natural sugars in fruit—I mean the candy kind. I’ve been hooked on sweets for as long as I can remember. Candy, baked goods, chocolate... you name it. Sugar had a grip on me. And here’s the hard...
CANCER? ME???
I have always been really good about getting yearly mammograms. Having had a benign fibroadenoma (tumor) in my 20's, I got my first baseline mammogram at age 35, and then at age 40 commenced my yearly mammograms. I also get yearly pap tests. So I am very diligent...
Better Balance
Are you aware that balance is crucial as we age? Many falls, etc are easily preventable with the practice of balance exercises. You can build better balance and the time to do that is NOW! Click the link below to find out HOW:...
Are you due for a check up?
Hi Ladies! Just like a car needs regular maintenance to keep running smoothly, your fitness routine also benefits from periodic check-ins and adjustments. Here are a few ways to keep your routine in top shape: Evaluate Your Goals: Periodically reassess your fitness...
Ube anyone?
Have you ever heard of an Ube? I am late to the game and just discovered this purple yam. I love it! It has a nutty taste, is bright purple and a joy to eat! Here are some benefits: Ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines, offers a range of benefits beyond its...
