Author Archives: Miriam White Williams / Guest Blogger

A Mother’s Day Poem

My Mother Mother listened to the stories That each child wanted to tell. She listened quite enraptured For she knew it made our chests swell. She listened time and again Without nary a jeer. To the problems that we each … Continue reading

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ADOPT A MANTRA

At the beginning of my cancer journey, I was given some sage advice by a cancer survivor.  She advised me to find a mantra to use as a coping tool to get through the difficult days and nights ahead. A … Continue reading

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My Journey

A diagnosis of breast cancer was the last thing that I expected to hear when I discovered a small lump in my armpit. However, life has a way of putting stumbling blocks in your path when you least expect them. … Continue reading

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Preparing For Battle

The first thing to do after you are diagnosed with cancer, is to remember to breathe! It is a scary and daunting situation.  You probably have a million questions and will have another million that you haven’t even thought of … Continue reading

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CARE COACHES ACROSTIC

Baptist Health Breast Center utilizes a specialized team of navigational nurses known as CareCoaches.  CareCoaches provide compassionate, ongoing support and individualized attention to cancer patients and their families to guide them through the process before, during, and after treatment. The … Continue reading

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