I often read through journals and research articles and look to news that I can pass on and learn. Today was one of those days as I was looking at ARMY OF WOMEN which is about women with breast cancer and studies to participate in. Most of the studies or on the other side of the United States so that does preclude me from being a participant but I have been involved in a few of them. The one today was rather an eye opened as it talked about women with and without breast cancer taking in soy to see if would help in the density of the tissue. I find it very interesting due to the fact that I was estrogen positive and I have been told that I should avoid soy. When reviewing this I came to the understanding that this was more confusing than I had anticipated but again it is a study and am curious as to the outcomes. I even contacted some local experts and they were as boggled as me but the concensus is, we don't know everything about breast cancer. That is the understatement and yet we are making great strides and seeing more chronic cancer than terminal. People in 4th stage cancer are living years beyond what we used to see. It is an exciting time as we make so many great advances. One person I am working with right now stated that she didn't think she should feel this good through her treatment although she is tired. That being said , I think all of society is tired but I do understand the fatigue as I have said before I was bone tired to the point it wasn't that I didn't want to breathe but that I didn't have the energy to breathe. Now lets move to lighter thoughts and that spring is here, the flowers are coming in, we cut our grass, my new puppy is doing amazing although he is HUGE and we will be with family so all is right with the world. I would love to see all my kids but know that I can only be with a few so will do what we can. I get to see my new grandbaby and fuss over my little Sarah and it will be a fun time. I love the sunshine the early morning sunrise with beautiful colors and for now, I am not thinking about soy, tofu, cancer, or anything else other than feeling the best I can today and MAKING IT A GREAT DAY! Have a wonderful holiday and watch out for all that chocolate. I am happy as I have my white chocolate rabbit and also my candy coated marshmellow eggs. My peace and joy enter your heart and find a home today and every day in the future. Sincerely,S
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
March 2015
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