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19 Women Full of Life

After undergoing surgery for breast cancer, Japanese author Mika Masui was compelled to produce a ...

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Build Your Body, Build Your Spirit

Michael Carrera MSc, is an author, certified exercise physiologist and personal trainer. A very close ...

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Bumpyboobs

Catherine Brunelle is a breast cancer survivor, and has been since the day of diagnosis. ...

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Recent Blog Posts

17 May
Tokyo, 52 years old

Breast Cancer Surgery: November 23, 2009; Subcutaneous mastectomy Reconstructive Surgery: November 23, 2009 Reconstruction Procedure: One-stage reconstruction; Implant For years, I constantly worried about my parents’ needs, the children’s school

15 May
Easier Said…Can Be Done

At times I catch myself. I have been active in the fitness industry for more than 17 years. I’ve been fortunate enough to write articles, books, create programs and train clients with one main goal – to improve their well …

13 May
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers

This ‘Mother’s Day’ weekend, I’ve been busy going here and there, cooking this and that. It’s been a thoroughly enjoyable time – so my post this week is rather short and sweet. Today is Mother’s Day. Twenty nine years ago &he

12 May
My Playlist

So what is music therapy? It seemed that since art therapy and writing therapy were so impacting, that maybe music therapy would assist in my “Self Care” mandate in discovering the new me after cancer. So, after being on the …

10 May
Global Connections & Lessons Learned…

I'm sad to say I've been MIA on this wonderful site lately. It's hard to believe that 4 months ago today, I stepped onto a Cathay Pacific flight and took off for Vietnam (by way of Hong Kong). Since then, access to the Internet and time to write has

10 May
Osaka, 37 years old

Breast Cancer Surgery: February 13, 2010; Subcutaneous mastectomy Reconstructive Surgery: February 13, 2010 Reconstruction Procedure: One-stage reconstruction; Implant While on vacation, I inadvertently discovered a lump in my breast when I was washi

7 May
Dopamine Addicts

In March I had an opportunity to gather with a group of dynamic, enthusiastic, passionate and determined women, all who have faced the extraordinary challenges that come with cancer and its treatment.  Although we had no formal agenda, my goal &hell