A stage 4 cancer diagnosis comes with a unique kind of fear. Unlike earlier stage diagnoses, stage 4 cancer means the cancer has spread from its original location to other parts of the body, which is known as metastatic cancer. And now, thanks to advancements in treatment options, more people are living longer with metastatic cancer than ever before, which presents its own set of unique challenges for patients and their loved ones to navigate. The Reality of Living With Sta

As our society has evolved into the modern age that we live in, we’ve developed some rather unhealthy daily habits. Everyone is pretty well aware of the importance of a healthy diet and exercise, but I’m talking about the small routines throughout our day. These small daily habits can be quite harmful to our long-term health without us even realizing it. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed, we’re engaging in routines that keep our bodies stressed, our minds

Have you heard of the microbiome? How about the gut microbiome and cancer link? There’s a chance you haven’t, because this field of research is still considered rather new. In fact, most of what we know about the microbiome has only been discovered in the last 20 years or so. But the emerging research is very interesting and quite promising, showing a clear link between microbiome health and tumor growth and treatment outcomes. Today, I’m sharing what scientists know so far

Something that comes up often in my work as a cancer coach is the concept of advocating for ourselves as patients. Cancer patient advocacy isn’t something that’s talked about often enough, in my opinion, so in this post, I’m sharing my best advice for having conversations with your healthcare team and ensuring that your voice is heard. It’s important for us as patients to let our doctors know that we want to be informed throughout our journey with cancer, but sometimes it fe