Silver Lining

Toxic Side Effects... And How to Get Rid of Them

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Silver Lining, Getting Rid of Toxic People, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Difficult People, How to Deal, Positivity, Emotional Wellness, Handle Difficult People, Emotional Intelligence, Dealing Difficult People, Happiness, Healthy Living News
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

In the last week, I have come to the realization that I am still having psychic side effects from breast cancer treatment: Just as I was "allergic" to the toxicity of chemo, I am having similar reactions to deleterious behavior in people.

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Including Children at Funerals

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 05.20.2012

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Hollye Harrington Jacobs

It is important to prepare children for what they will encounter at each step of the funeral or memorial service. When they know what to expect, children will not be overwhelmed.

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Breast Cancer's Trip to Isolation Island

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: The Silver Pen, Silver Lining, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer and Loneliness, Breast Cancer Chemo, Breast Cancer Loneliness, Breast Cancer Isolation, Breast Cancer and Isoluation, Healthy Living News
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

The scope and intensity of these feelings of isolation and subsequent emotional pain fluctuate from day to day. More often than not, though, they carry me closer to invaluable inner resources. These are resources that I never knew I had.

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Dreaming of Sleep During Chemotherapy Treatment

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 01.31.2012

Read More: Silver Lining, The Silver Pen, Breast Cancer, Insomnia, Chemotherapy, Cancer, Napping, Personal Health, Medication, Sleep Habits, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

Last week, my oncologist told me that if he could get rid of one of my side effects, it would be the insomnia. He told me that this cumulative fatigue is exacerbating all of my other symptoms. How many sheep can a girl count?

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Helping Teens When a Parent Has Cancer

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 01.15.2012

Read More: Cancer, Silver Lining, Breast Cancer, Adolescence, The Silver Pen, Parents News
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

The teenage years are a roller coaster of ups and downs under normal circumstances. A cancer diagnosis all but throws the roller coaster off its track. The silver lining is that there are people to help.

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Why I'm Not 'Fighting' Breast Cancer

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 12.03.2011

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Hollye Harrington Jacobs

I still fervently believe that I have never been engaged in a fight with breast cancer. Has this been awful? Has this been a struggle? Has this been a long haul? Absolutely. But, I have still never engaged in a "fight."

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The 'Hellacious' Hotness of Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 11.06.2011

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Hollye Harrington Jacobs

Though I knew it was only a matter of time (because generally chemotherapy for F-Bomb Breast Cancer puts women into early menopause), I was holding out hope that I might actually avoid one side effect of chemo: "hellacious" hot flashes. Nice try.

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No Use Crying Over Cancer Chemo?

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 09.12.2011

Read More: Chemotherapy, Silver Lining, Cytoxan, Tamoxifen, Breast Cancer, Adriamycin, Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs, Cancer, Healthy Living Body, Cancer Chemotherapy, Healthy Living News
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

As a matter of fact, I have now met my inner "Chemo-Sobby," i.e., I cry at the drop of a hat. Truth be told, the drop of a bread crumb could actually make me burst into tears!

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Exploring the World of Alternative Breast Cancer Treatments

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 08.29.2011

Read More: Reflexology, Silver Lining, Breast Cancer, Moxibustion, Cancer, Breast Cancer Treatment, Integrative Medicine, Complementary Treatments, Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Healthy Living News
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

One example of a Silver Lining in my life is the incorporation of complementary and alternative treatments to augment my conventional interventions.

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Breast Cancer Chemotherapy: First Cycle, Almost

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 06.08.2011

Read More: Silver Lining, Fbc, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Cancer, Huber Needle, Silver Linings, Lidocaine, EMLA Cream, Canada, Home News
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

This morning, I was the first patient at the cancer clinic ready for my first round of chemotherapy. Despite my professional experience as a nurse, I was surprisingly nervous.

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The Silver Lining of Divorce

Alison Patton | Posted 06.08.2011

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Alison Patton

Divorce is not a step most couples want to take. But when the papers are signed and the dust has settled...

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Diagnosis: Breast Cancer -- My World Stopped

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Silver Lining, Dana Jennings, Breast Cancer, Biopsy, Mri, Mammogram, Valium, Fna, Fbc, 101 Freeway, Nancy Brinker, Brookside Buzz, Radiologist, Susan G Komen Foundation, La Impact, Chicago Impact, Home News
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

Breast cancer isn't funny. Not at all. My journey, however? Frequently guffaw-inducing.

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How to Live on $0 a Day: Financial Doldrums Got You Down? Look on the Bright Side

Lesley Stern | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lesley Stern

Pre-stirred yogurt: This was one of the first costly luxuries I gave up. Yes, it's exhausting having to actually stir the yogurt flavoring, but it's a great way to combine breakfast and exercise.

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From Marilyn Monroe to Obama

Carine Fabius | Posted 05.25.2011

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Carine Fabius

On the way there, while stopped at a red light, I turned to my right and saw Jesus standing with his back to me on the sidewalk.

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Something Good About the Economic Meltdown

Dr. Dean Ornish | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Silver Lining, Wall Street Crisis, Suffering, Economy, Collaboration, Hardships, The Inner Life, Healthy Living News
Dr. Dean Ornish

If anything good comes out of this financial crisis, it may be learning to value collaboration over competition, and selflessness over selfishness.

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