G’mornin everyone!
Several weeks weeks ago I introduced part one of the ‘Ask Dr. Sheri’ series; a “Q” and “A” interaction where I answer the most frequent questions I receive. A week later I released part two, and last week I published part 3 regarding my life, diagnosis, story about cancer, and my story of change.
‘Ask Dr. Sheri’ Interactive Series: A Story About Cancer, Hope, and Survival (Pt 3)
A few weeks ago I introduced part one of the ‘Ask Dr. Sheri’ series, and last week I released part two where I am sharing (and revealing the answers to) some of the most frequently asked questions regarding my life, diagnosis, story about cancer, and my story of change.
Letting Go
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.