tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post349445810996979456..comments2023-10-26T04:46:32.082-05:00Comments on Women with Cancer: EmpowermentJodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311014636548513060noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-6247905728895977372010-07-16T22:21:18.698-05:002010-07-16T22:21:18.698-05:00Dear Jody,
Wow, love the new look of your blog to...Dear Jody,<br /><br />Wow, love the new look of your blog to start with. Regarding the content, as you know I never had to go through that ordeal myself but it seems to me you've ticked most boxes. Learned another thing about your life too, isn't it amazing that your first job was so totally in line with what you are doing now? You've seen both sides and combined with your caring personality, this makes you the perfect candidate to sit on that panel. Big hug, AnnemiekeAnnemiekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13576768064981104863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-65523682481483760132010-07-16T19:03:56.214-05:002010-07-16T19:03:56.214-05:00Deb,
You have hit a lot of essential ingredients i...Deb,<br />You have hit a lot of essential ingredients in a short time. We've talked about the "adjustment" factor in dealing with the aftermath of treatment. We need to keep that language, and the understanding of PTSD out there. Not all survivors suffer depression and PTSD, but it sure is wicked bad if you do.<br /><br />The local information too, continues to perplex me. Even here, as wired in as I am, I'm much more apt to find women online as off. While I WAS in treatment, tho, I stumbled on a wonderful group that meant the world to me. How did that happen? Word of mouth. In some cities once the word starts echoing that you have cancer survivors start falling out of the trees!<br /><br />Great comments. You know I'll take all of them with me -- <br /><br />Power on, girlfriend,<br />JodyJodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311014636548513060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-35731572921379171132010-07-16T18:40:46.666-05:002010-07-16T18:40:46.666-05:00It is so amazing to learn more about you through t...It is so amazing to learn more about you through this blog. And I LOVE the new look of the blog, it is fantastic.<br /><br />So now, Things I wish I knew, the first and foremost for me would probably be the intensity of emotions and depression and mental turmoil after treatment. I know you can't say it is definitely going to happen for everyone but maybe just a note that people might want to be on the look-out for that and what to do if it happens - seek professional help.<br /><br />Other things for me, maybe more access or information about support groups so that you can meet other survivors. Support for better eating and living, including exercise. A local hospital has a great exercise program that is free for cancer survivors where you get one-on-one consultations with a physical therapist who specializes in oncology and also with a personal trainer who along with the physical therapist makes a program that is just right for you.<br /><br />Can't wait to hear and read all about your "Empowerment" weekend!<br />Love, DebDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687598267859111296noreply@blogger.com