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The Dawn of a New Age in Cancer Treatment
One of the most important events last year was the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a drug based on a tumor’s genetic profile as opposed to the tissue where it originated. “This marks another step in an important shift toward treating cancers based on their tumor genetics rather than their site of…
Success Defined
The dictionary defines success the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. Impacting just one person with my story is my definition of success. My journey has created a passion in me to help others battle cancer, including those close to cancer victims and anyone facing challenges in their journey through life. I feel fortunate to…

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My New Book Is Now Available For Purchase!
When I was diagnosed with cancer, it devastated me. My history is that of a great athlete, absorbed with training and competition—but that made me almost arrogant about my health. So when I got some of the worst news a person can get, it completely defeated me. I lost a friend to cancer the year…

BE YOUR OWN BEST ADVOCATE
When it come to your health – be proactive Two words you never want to be associated with – “heart attack!” Well, I heard them last week. Yes, it was another setback and I let it get me down – temporarily. I heeded my own advice in the soon to be published THE WINNING MINDSET…

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What is a Winning Mindset?
As I wrote in my blog CHOOSING THE RIGHT MINDSET (12.27.17), the right mindset takes courage and diligence; it can help you step out of your comfort zone to deal with the curveballs life throws at you. When I arrived in Beaver Creek Colorado for the Mountain Man Winter Triathlon years ago, I heard it…

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Live Beyond Yourself
“I profoundly feel that the art of living is the art of giving. You’re fulfilled in the moment of giving, of doing something beyond yourself.” – Laurance Rockefeller To become an IRONMAN, you must be somewhat self-absorbed and self-centered. Training requires great time-management skills. The typical personality of an IRONMAN is driven and goal-oriented in…

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Know Your Options
Tony Robbins said, “Identify your problems, but give your power and energy to solutions.” When I was trying to figure out how to fight cancer, I didn’t just follow the doctor’s orders. I wanted to make sure I KNEW what my options were. I spent a significant amount of time exploring the options. I believe…
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Be Prepared
One of the keys to handling anything in life is to be prepared. As Ben Franklin said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” For me, cancer surgery was a game-changer. Post-surgery; I felt like I had been run over by an 18-wheeler. I was severely challenged, but was mentally prepared. The anticipation…
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Overcome Your Fear
The dictionary defines fear as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. What fears do you have and how are they impacting your life? Fear can be devastating to your mindset and lead you down a mental path so different than who you…