Recovering taste after radiation was like the Holy Grail to me. I wanted to be normal again, to enjoy food again. It does happen, but very very slowly. It has been such a struggle – both emotionally and physically. This article on recovering taste is what I learned and how I coped. ... View more

If happiness is a state of mind, is it also a choice we make? Can we literally choose our level of happiness? Here's the Science of Happiness – Skip the Drugs, Give Me Happy Juice. It is my overview of the latest research on happiness. Don't miss it. We can choose whether to be lonely and miserable or to feel connected, happy and alive? If so, what is stopping us from choosing to enjoy life? What holds us back? Learning how to be happy has helped me a lot. I hope it makes you happier too - despite all you must endure during your treatment and the slow trudge back to a full recovery. ... View more

If happiness is a state of mind, is it also a choice we make? Can we literally choose our level of happiness? Here's the Science of Happiness – Skip the Drugs, Give Me Happy Juice. It is my overview of the latest research on happiness. Don't miss it. We can choose whether to be lonely and miserable or to feel connected, happy and alive? If so, what is stopping us from choosing to enjoy life? What holds us back? Learning how to be happy has helped me a lot. I hope it makes you happier too - despite all you must endure during your treatment and the slow trudge back to a full recovery. ... View more

There is no doubt Lance Armstrong's book had importance. It was a common gift after a friend was diagnosed with cancer. It was a phenomenal story. Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, recovers and goes on to win seven Tour de France titles. Magic stuff. He made the greatest comeback in sporting history! Now it seems to have been a massive fraud. How sad. The betrayal of so many cancer sufferers and their families was also a grievous betrayal. Lance Armstrong knew the implications. Read his own words. I need say no more. ... View more

I know it is extremely hard work and emotional torture to care for someone going through the horror of cancer treatment. I'm sure there are days you wish never happened. Don't despair. It could not be more more important or more appreciated by your loved one. Cancer gave me the most wonderful experiences of my life. I experienced something very beautiful - the beauty of being wretched. I hope my story encourages you to go on. Keep loving. ... View more

A sad true story of the consequences of not being there for each other. The irony of how fate determined two lives. It shows the importance of being there for each other in relationships. This is from my Cancer Counsel blog. There are no health secrets, survival clues or stunning insights in anything I write. They are just my thoughts on life, fighting cancer and the terribly taboo topic of death. I hope they help someone somewhere. I am trying to give back after my struggles with tongue cancer. ... View more

A sad true story of the consequences of not being there for each other. The irony of how fate determined two lives. It shows the importance of being there for each other in relationships. This is from my Cancer Counsel blog. There are no health secrets, survival clues or stunning insights in anything I write. They are just my thoughts on life, fighting cancer and the terribly taboo topic of death. I hope they help someone somewhere. I am trying to give back after my struggles with tongue cancer. ... View more