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Perspective: How Long is Forever?

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Perspective: Forever and unlimited are much more ambiguous terms than we realize. To some they may be a light shining in the dark, providing hope to those who are used to Never.

But don’t become too comfortable with the thought that Forever means until the end of time, or even until the end of your time. Because they are just concepts, meant to be comparative; an idea in that moment of time. Ideas change with time as do circumstances.

Forever and Unlimited often, no- usually mean things will be this way until they are not; quite often a fleeting moment. Enjoy that moment while you have it, and treasure the lessons and gifts that moment provides.

Kim Croft, the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, MS, MBA, CPC, CCHt

What Next? October Breast Cancer Awareness

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October is Breast Cancer awareness month in the United States. The push is on education and awareness…and breast cancer screening. The screenings (aka mammogram) are important. In fact, my radiologist said I was the “poster child for annual mammograms” because if he had not seen the previous year’s mammogram and just saw the most recent report he would not have really noticed anything. A biopsy brought the most conclusive results.

To go one step further, that mammogram, sonogram, and biopsy showed possible encroachment in a small area of the left breast (lower quarter). The post surgery pathology report showed it was actually more extensive and aggressive than originally thought.

I am so grateful – and more grateful that I am able to reach out to others on this journey.

My problem with Breast Cancer Awareness month is this – get screened, yes…but what do you do when you receive the unexpected report? How does that patient cope with all the new information, questions, options, and decisions while experiencing stress and emotional shock? In fact, everyone in their personal circle will be in emotional distress.

Is there anyone who has been there who can help? Not with the medical side, not even just the emotional side…what about the human side? the human ecology side?

There is now.

Kim Croft, the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, CCHt
Orlando, FL 352-449-9485