How to Live (and Still Thrive!) with Lymphedema
If you've recently been diagnosed with lymphedema, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is your best bet to living a full and active life. Here’s all the info you need to feel good and keep those flare-ups at bay. What is the most effective treatment for lymphedema?...
The Ultimate Guide for Breast Cancer Caregivers
When you become a primary caregiver to a breast cancer patient, you take on the multi-faceted role of advocate, task master, side kick, and companion. With a diagnosis comes many decisions and conversations and there will be a time to be strong and a time to...
Getting Support for Breast Cancer Patient During the Pandemic
The Tutu Project announced today that we are releasing $15,000 for immediate relief to breast cancer patients struggling to feed their families during the pandemic. Fund distribution will be managed through a partnership with Vital Options International, whose team...
5 Ways Dogs (and Pets!) Help You Cope When You Have Cancer
Many studies and research have proved how helpful dogs can be, especially when you are dealing with cancer. Coping with cancer isn't easy, and leaning on friends (even furry ones) is important! The unconditional love from your furry friend is exactly what you might...
My Dear Angel
As I perused my journals, I came across a letter written in what seems like a lifetime ago, yet the words stand true. The photograph was taken by my husband, who shared this beautiful sunset with me, oh so many moons gone by. My Dear Angel, So much happened in such a...
Bob on Broadway
Then there was the time my friend Keith ended up on the stage of the famed Caroline's on Broadway. One of the items on his bucket list was to be a stand-up comedian, and there he was! He inspires me daily. Keith: Bob, why don't you come up on...
Naam Yoga Celebrates The Tutu Project
We are loved! Add in a whole lot of thankful, and we send this straight to Naam Yoga in Arizona. Why? Because this year our cherished friends held two fundraisers to raise nearly $3,000. Yes, $3,000! Before we continue, we would like to share just who Naam Yoga is and...
Teaching Kids to Give Back with Notes of Hope Through Art Therapy
Talking to kids about cancer is scary. We were surprised when Dr. Knight, a first grade teacher at Kyrene Traditional Academy in Arizona used The Tutu Project to talk to kids about how individuals can make a difference using art as therapy for others. She asked them...
Losing My Hair from Breast Cancer Boosted My Self-Confidence
Written by Tashira it took two days before i realized my hair was falling out. i was convinced the black sponge i used to coil the sides of my cropped natural cut was falling apart. little did i know it wasn’t the sponge. chemotherapy had taken its toll. believe it or...
Herceptin Treatment #208
Roughly. There may have been a few times I went four weeks rather than the usual every three but the idea is the same. I've had a lot of Herceptin pumped into my body. It goes without saying, but I need it to build up to one short thought, that is a lot of visits to...
Cancer, Chemo and Cosmetics
The chemotherapy that I’m taking has a great reputation for doing some serious damage to cancer cells. It’s powerful stuff. The problem is it doesn’t just damage the bad cells. I liken it to a bomb going off in enemy territory. “Fantastic! We wiped out the...
Your Friend Has Been Diagnosed with Cancer. Now What?
10 Simple Tips If someone close to you was diagnosed with cancer, would you know what to say or do? I think a lot of people struggle with how to initiate a conversation when they learn of a co-worker's diagnosis. Before being diagnosed with breast cancer myself, I...
Dear Diary. May 4th, 2018: Living Beyond Breast Cancer Advocacy Program
Dear Diary, Several weeks have passed since I attended the Living Beyond Breast Cancer #HearMyVoice outreach program. I already raved about the phenomenal advocates I met but did I mention the staff? They are a warm, kind and dedicated group. Diary, they give so much....
Three Horses. Monument Valley, Utah. 2010
Situation: Approaching three horses in Monument Valley (20 degrees Fahrenheit), it was beautiful and quiet until I hear this crazy commotion behind me. What I happened next was not expected... a jealous stallion was charging me, luckily I was closer to the car than he...