From me to you

One morning I biked to the beach, my 10 mile R/T stint, and then sat quietly with my journal. Slightly overcast and hazy with the sun peaking in and out it was absolutely spectacular. The fresh air in my lungs, that smell of salt water that is so therapeutic, in the moment sitting quietly, alone, inspired me to write:  

“Life is layered just like ocean waves. Your wishes, hopes and dreams are on their way rolling in. They are like the waves, mightily active. All you have to do is set forth the intention, stay the course, watch and wait, be patient and believe. Be still. Stop doing.”

For you reading this Summer Newsletter I want you to feel too inspired! To know regardless of where you are in this physical present moment reading this or in your life or along in breast cancer journey we ARE exactly where we are supposed to be and all will be AoK!

Whatever your religious or spiritual beliefs and or practices, BELIEVE and have FAITH and know it is done! Be grateful … look forward to what is next ….

WELLNESS

San Francisco Integrative Gynecology

www.sfintegrativegynecology.com

San Francisco Integrative Gynecology is a clinical care practice that provides state-of-the-art comprehensive healthcare, for women of all ages, in a compassionate, capable and highly professional setting. Its founder, Dr. Ricki Pollycove, has a national reputation for offering highly individualized and sensitive health care to women for over 35 years. She is a leader in the promotion of women’s wellness through integrative health care, consumer and clinician education, advocating disease prevention, understanding available treatment options and patient empowerment.

I met Dr. Pollycove eleven days before my surgery at a women’s health conference. In Just Diagnosed: Breast Cancer, I write how meeting Dr. Pollycove in such a pivotal point in my journey was so important. She shared her thoughts from my diagnosis to possible treatments and procedures. Her directness and honesty overwhelmed me with gratitude and helped me to alleviate that something missing feeling that I had prior to my surgery.

MEDICAL COSTS

Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery

www.airsfoundation.org

info@airsfoundation.org

Awards grants that will be paid directly to medical providers/facilities to pay for breast reconstruction and related medical expenses. 

The Importance of
Being Your Own
Health Advocate

For one woman, her breast cancer needed more than a mammogram to detect it. Here’s how she advocated for her own health, and how you can, too.

The Gift of Life. Filled With Gratitude.

Bridges, Memorial Sloan Kettering’s newsletter for survivors, offers a forum where patients and their families can share stories of inspiration and hope, and of the challenges that can accompany a cancer journey. In the recent Summer 2022 issue, I contributed my story focused on gratitude.

Click below and go to page 10.

Available now

Just Diagnosed: Breast Cancer started with scores of sticky notes as Arlene Marie Karole began navigating the early stages of her own diagnosis. This book is a road map, a step-by-step guide on what you can expect, what you need to know, and what to do next — from initial diagnosis through the difficult decisions ahead.