by Cathy Leman | Oct 9, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Here’s the truth. This blog was inspired by a song written and performed by Kris Kristofferson, who passed away September 28, 2024 at the age of 88. While I wasn’t a huge Kristofferson fan, given that I’m a lifelong music junkee and was a 1970’s teenager (duh, A... 
by Cathy Leman | Sep 25, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
As I write this blog post we’re one week out from October 1, the “official” start of breast cancer awareness month. You and I both know October brings a barrage of pink breast cancer awareness products that have NOTHING whatsoever to do with actual breast cancer (more... 
by Cathy Leman | Sep 13, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
I’m not sure there’s anyone on the planet who loves chocolate more than I do. Unfortunately, chocolate is an amazing food that’s highly misunderstood, especially after hormone-driven breast cancer! Here are some chocolate myths: It’s fattening It’s junk food It’s... 
by Cathy Leman | Aug 27, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
First off, let’s get one thing straight. There are NO foods that prevent breast cancer or reverse a breast cancer diagnosis. Period. I don’t care what you read online. I don’t care what your sister’s friend’s hairstylist’s massage therapist said. I don’t care what... 
by Cathy Leman | Aug 8, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
If you’ve ever felt nervous, worried or panicked about your post-treatment diet, you’re on what I call the food fear continuum. The sneaky thing about this continuum is that it seems to help (in so many ways!), while in reality, it’s a destructive concept that holds... 
by Cathy Leman | Aug 2, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Breast cancer nutrition myths and misinformation abound! One of the most misunderstood topics? Plant-based diets. Recently one of my clients shared that after finishing treatment she met with a personal trainer specializing in cancer recovery who suggested she eat a...