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Hi I wanted to share with you an amazing collection of breast cancer survivors who were able to overcome their body image insecurities and expose themselves in a way they never felt possible. These brave women were body painted and then photographed! I went to a fundraiser this week at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa,Fl. Displayed throughout the building were the most beautiful pictures of these lovely ladies! I highly recommend everyone go to the site and look at them! It is…

The Bible says that God does not give us a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and a sound mind.  FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real). Our circumstance can cause a healthy fear, but an unhealthy fear is being scared. The evidence of being diagnosed with cancer is real, but the truth and promise of God IS that HE is the  healer.  Love abounds, and covers a multitude of sin. Love conquers all. Power is what we have inside of us. The Holy Spirit empowerers us to go through what we go through.…

No pose is too big or too small, all you need is the right yoga props and a good attitude. Pick a restorative yoga practice of your choice that will offer an opportunity to explore different props and different poses. Using flowing movements before coming into a sustain pose with props will help to warm up…

I won't lie; its been a very tough week! I had my first 4 1/2 hr. Chemo treatment last Thursday and today I am finally up.  They said it wasn't the chemo that made me so sick but the shot to build my white blood cells and bone marrow that did.  My family has been here with me thruout and I am finding out I have some pretty awsome kids , family and friends! There were some days I was feeling terribly sorry for myself but looking at what others are or have gone thru I feel pretty blessed. …

Breast Cancer Yoga has released Standing Yoga Poses E-book as apart of our "Healthy & Hopeful Lifestyle" E-book Series. Free preview of Standing Yoga Poses…

Necessary Lifestyle Choices for Optimum Health

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I began praying. Praying should be specific, so I asked God to contain it. I had a PET scan, and God contained it in my left breast and lymphnodes (left armpit).  Then I began praying to God to, "dissolve and remove".  After the first chemo treatment, my tumor went from 3.5 centimeters to 2.5 centimeters. Each treatment the tumor had gotten smaller until the doctors could'nt measure anymore.  There was nothing to measure. This was before my surgery. …

Purpose of Twists

Twists can boost energy when feeling tired or fatigued. When we twist, we literally squeeze tension and toxins out from the body. In twisting poses, our muscles have an opportunity to squeeze and relax, and once finished, the area that released will then experience a rush of blood and nutrients.…

Hi, I would like to share with you my personal story as I really need to speak to someone who had had or still experiencing chemotherapy. My mother was just recenlty diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer with mets to bone, lung and liver. She is currently getting chemotherapy and monthly zometa for bone mets. Since my mother's diagnosis which is now nearly 3 months and I have been suffering from pain myself, if I eat something it immedialty cross my mind that I should not enjoy a meal while…

Well had last treatment and am still a little tired but otherwise alright Really looking forward to Christmas get to see my girls that will make my day....I have to go and meet with the radiation doctor again on Mon morning and then will most likely start radiation too have to do six and a half weeks of that then hopefully done and cleared but not sure what to expect with radiation so could someone who has done it already help me understand how it may make me feel after words thanks love all…

There are certain influences on breathing that trigger unhealthy breathing, and pain is just one. The breath will register pain with sudden piercing inhalations and fierce exhalations, and the breath stays affected the entire time that the pain persists or until the pain crisis passes. Emotions also…

We take the breath for granted; that it is automatic and will always persist, uninterrupted day and night.  But precisely because breathing does not require our attention it can be hard to understand “why”.  

Yoga And…

Hello All. I've been out of touch for a while but do check in periodically to see what BCS, Inc. is up to. Thanks you for both my birthday card and Christmas card! These small  (but not insignificant!) acts of kindness also contribute to your abundant generousity and extraordinary care you give to each and every one of your members! Thank you Breast Cancer Society:)

As for me, with liver progression last August (after over one year No Evidence of Disease) I went on a new chemo. My…

Anxiety Triggers

For many depression sufferers, anxiety can be quite formidable. Anticipation of having breast cancer, potentially having to do chemotherapy or radiation treatments can trigger great anxiety. This anxiety can then…

God, sometimes I just hate that saying.  In the middle of chaos or struggles or uncertainty, someone will undoubtedly offer me this tidbit of advice.

“Thank you for the pleasant reminder,” comes out of my mouth.   An instant resentment begins the brewing process in my brain.  Someday, someday, I hope my insides match my outsides.

I woke this morning on the fold out sofa in a friend’s home.  Roles have been reversed and I was fortunate enough to be able to play the role of…

Take A Deep Breath

We hear from time to time this familiar phrase ”take a deep breath” when we become stressed or over excited. Ever wonder why?  There are so many reasons as to why.  Taking a full, deep conscious breath has been known…

Forty one years old, single, no children. Highly motivated and successful salesperson. A not-so-great tri-athlete; but a driven, ambitious, stark, raving Type A soul. 

Then cancer and I did our dance. It wasn't like a pole dance or anything. It was more like a cha-cha. Forward, backward, forward, backward. Or better yet, a roller coaster. A roller coaster through a fun house where everything gets all distorted and weird. Yeah, that was my life on cancer. I tried to get back on the…

Tomorrow Monday the fifth of Dec I have my fourth and last Chemo Treatment and am so glad it is the last one but then six and a half weeks of radiation not sure what look for with that yet or how I am gonna feel guess I will have to wait and see got to see my little ones this past Thursday and was really happy miss them soooo much again thanks for all the support makes things way easier

I found out I had stage 3 breast cancer in September.  I also have another disease Vonwillebrand.  Due to my blood not clotting they couldn't put me on chemo at the time and the cancer spread.  Last Monday I had a partial masectomy with lymph nodes and am very sore and weak. Friday I went to the Dr. and he told me they got more results and I have to go back to surgery in 2 weeks, then have a port put in and go thru chemo. Is there anybody…

I am invitating members of this website to be my friend. In order to do this I need an e-mail address to be able to add. My e-mail address is msofcmpvp@yahoo.com. I have no immediate friends that I can add because they are not going through the challenge we face on a daily basis. I believe God's purpose for me is to encourage and support others.  I have 1 friend at this time. (the breast cancer society itself) In our global society today, we can never…