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...
by Cathy Leman | Jun 5, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Seven and a half years ago, in January 2017, I launched my DAM MAD About Breast Cancer blog. After I finished my active treatment for hormone-driven breast cancer (February 2015), I continued running my private nutrition therapy practice and personal training studio,...
