Wendy Harpham on Healthy Survivorship

Redefining Strength for the Trauma Sufferer

Samira Rajabi talks about what it means to be strong. As a survivor of many brain surgeries for cancer, she first asks, "What if strength lies in being honest, being vulnerable and being ourselves?" Then, she shares insights you might find useful in your pursuit of Healthy Survivorship. Click here to read complete post on my new website. 

Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness and Humanity

A new book on mindful medicine may help you in your pursuit of Healthy Survivorship: Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness and Humanity. Click here to read complete post on my new website. 

A Healthy Survivor's Perspective the News about Breast Implants

My last post drew attention to the media reports of breast implants putting people at increased risk of a rare lymphoma. I'm not suggesting you shouldn't feel anxious, especially if you are considering implants or have implants. Anxiety is natural. My point is to use your anxiety positively. Click here to read complete post on new website.

When Implants Cause Cancer

Journalists often use heartbreaking stories to make a point. Those stories thrill me when they educate and mobilize people to proper action. They worry me when they risk causing undue fear and leading people away from proper action. Click here to read complete post on new website.

Do Positive Thoughts Extend Life?

NYTimes health columnist Jane Brody purposely used the indefinite adjective—“may”—in her conclusion about the benefits of positive thoughts:  "[Positive thoughts] may actually improve health and extend life." {A Positive Outlook May Be Good for Your Health]   Click here to read complete post on new website.