by Tambre Leighn | Dec 17, 2013 | Cancer Survivorship
I vaguely recall hearing the term palliative care somewhere along the continuum of Gary’s cancer treatment. I distinctly remember breathing an inward sigh of relief that he hadn’t, to that point, required it because that would have meant we were in a hospice...
by Tambre Leighn | Nov 28, 2013 | Cancer Survivorship
Today, thousands of friends and families will fold their hands to take a moment and say grace. It is a ritual expressing thanks. During dark times, finding the energy to be grateful can be a challenge. Cycles in life include ebb and flow. Sometimes we have what it...
by Tambre Leighn | Aug 28, 2013 | Cancer Survivorship
An oncology nurse reviewed my blog post, The Language of Cancer. We felt that addressing this topic up front at the start of your journey for our readers would be beneficial. One of the goals of coaching is to reduce stress so knowing that certain words or phrases can...
by Tambre Leighn | Apr 22, 2013 | Cancer Survivorship
One of the things I admire and respect about Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) is that they take risks and experiment with new approaches. I’d long heard about the benefits of Kale and yet I hadn’t found a palatable way to enjoy it. But at the 2013 Blogger...
by Tambre Leighn | Apr 4, 2013 | Cancer Survivorship
Like the disease, the language of cancer is complex and unique. It’s filled with potential landmines and what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another. I get it. As a coach, I believe strongly in the power of language, the words we choose and the...