Tag: breast cancer recovery

On the side

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about clumsiness as a possible side effect of cancer drugs, and Helen left a comment that I think is really important:
Launched two bowls out of a high cupboard onto the kitchen floor the other day, and just 15 mins ago dropped a pan lid half frightening my 5-year-old [...]

Things to bring

Here’s a question I get emailed about a lot: Someone you care about is convalescing. What’s a good thing to take them when you go to visit?
The glib answer, of course, is that you don’t have to take anything – your company, your time, the fact that you care enough to be there, will suffice. [...]

All about Pilates

As part of my return to wellness (and retreat from not-being-ill-ness) I’ve started doing yoga again – and taken up Pilates for the first time. I’m taking lessons from my friend Diane, who is a brilliant teacher, and although I expected Pilates to help me to become strong again, I’ve been absolutely amazed by the [...]