by Cathy Leman | Feb 13, 2021 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
When you struggle with food fear, anxiety and confusion, it holds you back from moving forward in your survivorship. How so? Because you’re treading water in that place where every food decision you make is dictated, if you will, by scary thoughts about recurrence... 
by Cathy Leman | Sep 3, 2020 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
“Unhealthy gut can worsen breast cancer, promoting spread of disease to other body parts.” That breast cancer headline is designed to get you to click. Rile you up. Freak you out. Did it? The article behind that headline speaks to an intriguing and well-done... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 23, 2020 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
Want to meet me for a drink? Grab a glass of wine and discuss the day and life in general? In my pre-breast cancer days, I loved my red wine. Whether catching up with a friend or sharing a meal with my husband, a glass (or two) of a robust red was de rigueur.... 
by Cathy Leman | Jan 16, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fitness, Lifestyle, Risk Reduction
I would venture to say that not many breast cancer survivors or patients have the opportunity to hear a practicing breast oncologist from a distinguished cancer center say; “Oncologists receive no training in how to talk to people about nutrition and physical... 
by Cathy Leman | Jan 9, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fitness, Lifestyle, Risk Reduction
Body weight, exercise and their relationship to something as complex as breast cancer may seem too daunting to consider, but a fairly large body of evidence suggests that these factors absolutely relate to risk and outcome. This week’s post is the first in a... 
by Cathy Leman | Jul 5, 2018 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Summer is here, and that means fruits and veggies are ripe for the picking! Whether your picking’s come from farmers markets, a CSA (community supported agriculture) share, fruit stands, or your own backyard garden, taking advantage of nature’s summertime bounty is a...