Megan McMannersCancer: Conventional, Complementary and Alternative TherapiesCancer is the modern-day plague. Every year, it claims more and more of us. Science and medicine work hard to catch up. But despite their…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Megan McMannersMy First ChemoI had my first chemo on 29 December — just over a week after getting married, and only a few days after Christmas. So I got to enjoy all…Jan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019
Megan McMannersWhat does “fighting cancer” mean to me?The language of cancer is rich in military metaphors: fighting cancer, cancer warriors, cancer survivors, winning (or losing) the battle…Dec 3, 2018Dec 3, 2018
Megan McMannersDealing with UncertaintyIs it possible to feel happy about stage 3 cancer? Yes — if you first spend a few weeks pondering stage 4 and all of its implications. The…Nov 30, 2018Nov 30, 2018
Megan McMannersHow I Got Diagnosed with Breast CancerCancer has many weird features that are unlike any other illness. For example — did you know that early cancer may have no symptoms…Nov 27, 20181Nov 27, 20181
Megan McMannersCounting My BlessingsI got diagnosed with breast cancer at 38. None of the major risk factors applied to me. No genetic markers, no family history, no smoking…Nov 22, 2018Nov 22, 2018
Megan McMannersCatastrophising About CancerAll of us fall prey to catastrophising every now and again. But cancer takes it to a whole new level.Nov 21, 2018Nov 21, 2018