Hey there, Buddies! How better to trust your senses than to embrace them? This issue is all about your senses and sensing. As Immanuel Kant says, “All our knowledge begins with senses.”
When in the jungle (dealing with breast cancer in pregnancy), you need to use all your senses, from picking a specialised team and managing two patients to negotiating the river of which direction to start.
The sense of taste; although oncology drugs can affect your taste, find taste bud tips in Using all your senses to eat.
The sense of smell; when you sniff out that you’re kidding yourself with regards to your approach to your health checks, screening, exercise routine, etc. Don’t worry, we’re all in this together. Just did a mole mapping after a six-year delay and catching up with my advanced training programme, which I still haven’t started.
The sense of hearing; choosing who to listen to from those around you that are helpful and not harmful. The list includes family, friends, and treating doctors.
The sense of sight; while you can’t see the future, you can use the visual cues from our Super Survivors to help you realise that understanding their stories can help you in the future.
How about when your senses are impaired? This can be due to many factors, from chemotherapy to other diseases. How do you train your other senses and use your inner sixth sense to assist you? I’m always amazed at how we can adapt.
I think the most important sense is that of who to trust. Read Buddies, go for more opinions, and take time tofind your inner sense.
Your Buddie For Life
Prof Carol-Ann Benn
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AWARENESS
This issue we are excited to have a big focus on haematology. Our cover story is of Pieter Le Roux, who had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, and how his diagnosis set his path of making beautiful Life connections.
In the 2024 Big C Survivor’s Guide, we focus on preparing for treatment; as we are well aware of the anxiety and overwhelming emotions that come part and parcel with a cancer diagnosis and facing treatment.
Thank you to the great group of healthcare experts who have shared their knowledge from their respected medical fields and much gratitude to the advertisers who have come onboard to support our 2024 Big C Survivor’s Guide booklet.