Hi Reader, My surgeons and oncologists were an essential part of my cancer care. But as I moved through treatment, I had a lot of questions about what healing looks like beyond the medical side of care. I didn’t always have clear answers, and I spent a lot of time trying to understand what may have contributed to my diagnosis, and what I could do to support my health moving forward. These are 5 books that helped me navigate that process in different ways: 1. Radical Remission Explores cases...

Hi Reader, After breast cancer treatment, walking is one of the simplest ways to start moving again. One way to make your walks more challenging—and support strength and bone health at the same time—is something called rucking, which just means walking with weight. It’s an easy way to turn a regular walk into more of a strength-building activity. Different ways to try rucking There are a few different options: 1) Regular Backpack (DIY option)This is the most budget-friendly way to start. You...

Hi Reader, Have you ever looked at a bottle of sunscreen or moisturizer and wondered...is this actually safe? After a breast cancer diagnosis, I've become a lot more intentional about what I put in and on my body. One of my favorite tools is the EWG Healthy Living app. It’s free, super easy to use, and lets you scan barcodes or search products to see how they rate. What you can check with it You can use it to check things like: Sunscreen ☀️ Body lotion 🧴 Shampoos 💆♀️ Laundry detergent 🧺...