Healthy Living After Breast Cancer
Curl up on your couch, (P.J.'s always optional ) with your fave cup of tea, and join the most amazing supportive group of ladies who understand what it's like to have had breast cancer and want to enjoy a healthy future without the fear of getting sick again always following you around.
#7: What to Expect After Breast Cancer Treatment Ends
Did hearing the words "See you in 3 months" send you into a tailspin too?
In this episode I'll be sharing...
- What's "normal" during this period
- What your next steps should be
- How to cope with the fear of recurrence
- AND I'll be sharing what you need to do next to learn 3 little known...
#6: When will I feel like "ME" again?
In this weeks episode, I speak to a question I'm frequently asked...When will I feel like "ME" again?
Here are some of the things we consider, when looking for the answer:
- Are you the same woman?
- Are you trying to go BACK to your pre-cancer life, but realize it's not quite fitting?
- The formula...
8 Ways to Cope With The Fear of Recurrence
After treatment ends, one of the most common concerns survivors have is that the cancer will come back. The fear of recurrence is very real and entirely normal.
Although you cannot control whether the breast cancer returns, you do have some control how much the fear of recurrence affects your...
Coping With Fear of Recurrence
After treatment ends, one of the most common concerns survivors have is that the cancer will come back. The fear of recurrence is very real and entirely normal.
Although you cannot control whether the breast cancer returns, you do have some control how much the fear of recurrence affects your...
#3: How mother & daughter are dealing with breast cancer and BRCA2 diagnosis
In this episode I'm joined by my amazing daughter, Paige Haddy. We chat about my breast cancer and BRCA2 diagnosis, how it impacted her and what action she then decided to take based on that information.
It's not often that you see a family discussing a breast cancer diagnosis and so we wanted to...
Treatment Has Ended - Now What?
There are certain moments throughout my breast cancer journey, where I will never forget how I felt in that moment. One for sure, when I got the call from the doctor to tell me that I had breast cancer. I don't think that's a call that many of us could forget!
Another one was when my...
#1. Why early detection is key now, more than ever before, PLUS 3 breast self-exam tips you need to know!
In the first of this brand new weekly video series, I invite you to join me as I talk about what Dr. Kristi Funk (Sheryl Crow's Breast Cancer Doctor) is concerned about with COVID and breast cancer.
Why NOW more than ever it's crucial to be doing your monthly breast self-exam and 3 tips that you...
Your Monthly Breast Self-Exam Could Save Your Life!
GLOBAL STATISTICS
When it comes to keeping track of cancer, four main categories of statistics are used:
Incidence: How many people have been diagnosed during a specific amount of time
Mortality: How many people die from it
Survival: How many people are alive 5 years after being diagnosed
Risk:...
The 12 Secret Skin Care Ingredients You Need to Avoid After Breast Cancer
FACT: You are using products on your face and your body daily that likely contain carcinogens and hormone disrupting chemicals, which are increasing your risk for breast cancer, and other serious diseases and complications!
How can I be so sure?
Because I was and I didn't have a clue. ...
The Secret Behind Bouncing Back After Major Traumas
The above picture was taken by my hubby Mike exactly one year ago, August 28, 2018. It was the morning of my Double Mastectomy. My amazing kids traveled up from Florida to Seattle, WA to be with me at the beginning of my Breast Cancer journey and they surprised me by wearing these T-shirts....
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Karin Del Maestro
Health Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor, BRCA2 Thriver
Most days you'll find Karin in her yoga pants working from home, with Breast Cancer Survivors around the world, to help them navigate life after treatment ends while also reducing their risk of recurrence. As a Health Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor & BRCA2 carrier, Karin focuses on how simply rethinking our daily habits guides us to becoming an active cancer thriver. When she's not working you'll find her enjoying yoga, meditation, cooking with her hubby Mike, walks with their dog Marley, and curling up with a great cup of tea, a cozy blanket and a good book.
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