Enjoy life!
I L.I.V.E every day and as a result I will leave behind a legacy that will hopefully allow others to journey along a path that is not so harsh, not as lonely and not nearly as painful.
RX for Optimism
I’d like to share with you a story about a woman. Her name is Yvonne Springs. She endured repeated domestic violence, but for fear of the lives of her children she didn’t run, until they were safely tucked away. By 26, she had four children and had remarried. Although her life was ahead of her, she was living for her children. Wanting to set an example for her 2 daughters and 2 sons she would not allow other societal role models to set the paths for her children.
Faith Engine Check
I perceive faith as a positive notion, akin to trust in God.
Active faith, then, would aim to remove negative thoughts about my illness, which could easily dominate me, and replace them with trust in God using a positive attitude.
The Reinvention of Me Part 3
My life-long dream of being a practicing physician was stripped from me in an instant, but stepping up to the plate, even when I was afraid of striking out, has taught me how to “step out and find out!” I L.I.V.E every day and as a result I will leave behind a legacy that will hopefully allow others to journey along a path that is not so harsh, not as lonely and not nearly as painful.
The Reinvention of Me Part 2
For years, I was seen as the invincible physician. Now as a “patient-physician” I’m a stronger advocate for better health awareness and the need for a cure. My diagnoses and treatment have taken away one of my greatest fulfillments in life which was the hands-on care of my patients. But after careful re-consideration of what I still have rather than what I’ve lost, I have a brand new focus and mission in life.
The Reinvention of Me Part 1
Surviving breast cancer is a difficult, life-changing event – for anyone.
Personally, I underwent a partial mastectomy, a lymph node dissection, 15 rounds of chemotherapy and 33 treatments of radiation. I now have clinically disabling lymphedema (persistent swelling) of my right arm and hand and can no longer perform hands-on treatment of my patients.
One Girl’s Mom: A Bittersweet Experience of Domestic Violence
In recognition of October also being the month for awareness of Domestic Violence, I’m sharing my god-daughter’s personal tale in hopes that other young women will be inspired to walk away! http://onegirlsmom@wordpress.com
New Life: Same Beginning, Different Ending
In October 2008, just two months shy of my 41st birthday, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast. After a partial mastectomy, 15 rounds of chemotherapy and 33 treatments of radiation, I developed lymphedema of my right arm, hand and fingers.
My Journey through Grief and Loss
As long as I have experienced success, I have shared and helped others in need. But in February 2009, it the midst of chemotherapy for a recent breast cancer diagnosis, a newly diagnosed potentially life threatening congenital heart defect and still days from the death of my mother, I was now the one in need. It didn’t seem to matter, though, that I was managing grief and waging my own fight against death of body and mind. The people who needed help didn’t hesitate to ask.
Dr. Sheri delivers commencement speech at the 2015 Weinberg College Convocation
Dr. Sheri brought tears, laughter, inspiration and motivation to the eyes, hearts and minds of the thousands of people who attended the convocation. This internationally diverse audience included people of all ages, ethnicity, and nationality who traveled from nearly every continent to celebrate the graduation of nearly 1000 graduates from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences of Northwestern University.