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Breast cancer diagnosis and questions

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In case you missed my last post, I found out in October that I have breast cancer.  Here are some of the questions I have gotten over the past few months.  Finding out you have breast cancer is a terrible roller coaster of emotions with a whirlwind of doctors appointments, procedures, and waiting for results.  Did you find a lump or feel something?  No, I felt nothing at all, even when they identified that it was a 2cm size lump. I felt fine and had no signs whatsoever of having cancer. Continue Reading

Why getting a mammogram is important; my journey with breast cancer.

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A mammogram is very important, as it basically saved my life. If that is the only sentence you read in this post, I am OK with that.  Have you had yours recently? Go call and schedule yours now.  Here is a little bit about my journey with breast cancer. In September I had a routine mammogram done, just as I do every year.  In October, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  In December I had surgery and now this week,  I will start radiation. It's been a whirlwind, to say the least.  The Continue Reading

The Common Problems Many Runners Face

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There is nothing I love more in this world than waking up bright and early and going for a run. When I was in high school, I ran track and cross country up until my senior year. Running is not only a great way to relieve stress, it is also a great workout. It keeps you in shape, doesn't require any equipment, and unlike going to a gym, you can run anywhere at any time. Here Are Reasons to Love Running Longevity  Running has been known to increase longevity. Every one hour of running can Continue Reading

Everything You Need to Know About Anxiety and How to Overcome It

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Everyone knows when anxiety hits. But not everyone knows where anxiety comes from. In fact, there’s a lot about anxiety that isn’t common knowledge. And if you know anything about the battle, you know you must understand your opponent before you can defeat your opponent. So, let’s get to know this undesirable foe we call anxiety – and beat it once and for all. What is anxiety? Everyone worries sometimes. But when we talk about having anxiety, it’s usually about an anxiety-related disorder. Continue Reading