This fall, the Art Saving Life Foundation is once again hosting Anne Archambault, a renowned Montreal educator and yoga instructor, who is offering us this fall’s “Yoga Meditations in Chairs,” a free public service course designed for adults 50+, scheduled for November 22nd and 29th 2024 from 2:45-3:30pm. Anne Archambault […]
Every 23 seconds, somewhere in the world, someone is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every 69 seconds, somewhere in the world, someone dies from breast cancer. This is a fight we must take on NOW! Janet (Jian) Liu, an artist of remarkable strength, has battled through grueling mastectomy surgeries and […]
Not long ago, we just entered the summer solstice. During the summer solstice season, taking care of the heart is essential. Our heart, according to the five elements, belongs to fire and corresponds with the summer energy. The heart uses yang energy to drive the heartbeat and warm and circulate […]
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women. One in every nine women in Canada will develop breast cancer during her lifetime and one in 27 will die of it. Although men also can get breast cancer, more than 100 women are diagnosed for each man afflicted.
Early stage breast cancer has an excellent prognosis, with a five-year survival rate of over 90 percent. Currently, greater than two million women in North America are breast cancer survivors.
Cancer treatment varies depending on the type and stage of cancer and the age and medical history of the patient. Treatment may include surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy), chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy or a combination of these therapies.
Of course, all these treatments have side effects. Breast surgery frequently results in decreased strength and range of motion of the affected shoulder and arm. Side effects from other treatments include fatigue, nausea, pain, difficulty sleeping, lowered self-concept, anxiety and depression. Weight gain is often associated with chemotherapy as well.
