Oct-Nov 2022: I define me

 Welcome to our Oct/Nov issue and as we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our theme is I define me so remember “My past has not defined me; destroyed me; deterred me or defeated me; it has only strengthened me.” 

When it comes to cancer, our Super Survivors inspire as they define themselves, “I can choose to let it define me; confine me; refine me; outshine me or I can choose to move on and leave it behind me.”

Let’s look at what’s in the mag. 

We can never have enough articles on Knowing your subtype of breast cancer; the quote “Don’t be so easily defined” applies here. So, read as we (multi-disciplinary team) get smarter at subtyping and treating on how cancers behave. 

Read about Radiotherapy in breast cancer: what you should know as there is so much misperception about this important treatment modality. Remember “Perception is a wave. You change as your perception of something changes because you define yourself as a reflection of whatever you happen to perceive.” 

A healthy lifestyle is always important and defining this is difficult and individual so believe in your dreams (of exercise and healthy eating…a daily challenge) and define yourself endlessly. Be yourself; but always better yourself. 

I defined The nipple – the signature of the breast and the issues that may arise. 

Finally, “Don’t let the world define you; your definition only needs to resonate with yourself.” “Follow your own star!”

Your Buddie For Life
Prof Carol-Ann Benn

Cover by LuciaB Photography | Facebook @luciabphoto

IN THIS ISSUE

Super Survivor

Thato Moncho – My scars are my new journey

Lifestyle

Is a vegan diet recommended for oncology patients?

Awareness

BREAST HEALTH FOUNDATION NEWS OCT-NOV 2022

Where are they now?

Know your subtype of breast cancer

Ashleigh Longueira – Pretty in pink but in fight mode

Gloves and roses

Faulty genes: how to get them tested

Treatment

The nipple – the signature of the breast

Radiotherapy in breast cancer: what you should know

The cost of bone health neglect

Advertorials

Breast cancer – Frequently asked questions

Living with metastatic cancer


The theme for the Oct-Nov issue of Oncology Buddies is I define me. 



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