Cancer and its aftermath are tough. Between symptoms and side effects, financial struggles and fear it’s easy to start asking “why me?” But is that a helpful question? Think of a challenge you’re facing right now. Imagine asking about that challenge, “why me?” How does that feel? Does it feel hopeful and expansive? Do you… Read More »
When it comes to cancer, hope is not enough
Mark Roby is a 12 year survivor of a rare sarcoma, for which he was given 6 months to live. To survive that diagnosis, for which there is no standard course of treatment, Mark couldn’t afford to place himself at the mercy of the medical establishment. His healing required clear intentions, incredible persistence, and no… Read More »
What Doctors Don’t Say About Stage 4 Cancer
With Stage 4 Cancer, discussions about the realities of chemo are now being demanded. Doctors are expected to become better in their communication about cancer treatment options, death, and what else is possible. I was honored recently to be invited to join a televised panel discussion to broaden the conversation about late-stage cancer, chemo, and quality… Read More »
Weight Management and Cancer
There is steadily-accumulating evidence that being overweight contributes to cancer occurrence, recurrence and mortality. Recent data suggest that obesity may cause as many as 20% of cancers. (footnote 1) Medscape reported a recent Danish study involving 19,000 women which concluded that having a Body Mass Index over 25, the limit for healthy weight, was associated… Read More »