Today is the eve of my 72nd birthday, and I’ve said for years this would be the day of my retirement. Did anyone really believe me?! I smile every time I think about that. Now, with the advent of the internet and social media, I feel I am just getting started. It has been 20 years since my cancer diagnosis and introduction to lymphedema. Since that time my focus has been on helping others get through the lymphedema experience — as a lymphedema therapist, a patient educator and a manufacturer of garments that eliminate the need for patients to bandage themselves.
I have a friend who stated in her first book that “Cancer is the epitome of a second chance,” and I truly believe that. I have learned so much from that experience and have met hundreds of wonderful people on a similar journey.
During my nutrition training I read Dr. Pottenger’s book, “Pottenger’s Cats – A Study In Nutrition” and related to his statement, “The greatest gift to this earth is the knowledge we leave behind for others.” It is my hope that through my blog I can share some of my stories of others who have conquered cancer and have mastered the art of successful lymphedema management. I will pass along several articles I have written and encourage any of you who have stories to tell to share them with others who are reading my blog.