by Tambre Leighn | Sep 16, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship
My time so far at the MD Anderson Cancer Survivorship Conference has been filled with education, valuable information, insights and many new connections to people who are doing their part to turn the cancer experience into a way to help others. I’ve met some...
by Tambre Leighn | Sep 9, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship
In part 1, What Did Martina McBride Get Right? We explored the gifts of the video, made with the intention of celebrating and honoring. So why ‘dislike’ such a beautiful tribute? It may seem strange, but I do understand. As I’ve been known to...
by Tambre Leighn | Sep 6, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship
No question, Martina McBride’s I’m Gonna Love You Through It is a touching video tribute to those with breast cancer. It’s getting lots of plays and likes on Youtube…understandably so. Three things I love about the video: 1. It celebrates the women who bravely do...
by Tambre Leighn | Sep 2, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship
In this third and final post, Anna shares with us some of the ways surviving cancer has changed her life and what helped to get her through the experience. I hear from my clients and know from my own personal experience as a caregiver that when cancer touches our...
by Tambre Leighn | Aug 30, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship
In Part 1 of Anna’s Story, Anna shared her personal story of finding out she had cancer and how she and others responded. Today she delves into some of the impacts of going through treatment and resources she tapped into. Anna, you talked about losing your hair...
by Tambre Leighn | Aug 29, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship
It all began with an email. A fourteen-year-old Hodgkin’s survivor contacted me to share her story. I was so moved by her mature, positive outlook I asked if she would be willing to be interviewed for my blog (with her mother’s permission, of course). Here is…...