Some tips and anecdotes about obtaining better health through my experiences as a 4th generation Family practice provider, advocate, cancer patient and care giver! Lots of stories that may save lives and save money along the way! Straight talk with Barb
14 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PABarb
X-Xray So after yesterday’s post I am going to take a right turn! Hopefully this will empower you if you are ever diagnosed with cancer or have symptoms requiring imaging and lab work to be prepared. let’s chat imaging As a cancer patient you ha...
13 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PABarb
L-Love. This weekend my husband and I are celebrating 35 years together. Just hard to believe! So fast time goes by- seriously LOVE is such a powerful word! When I was diagnosed I struggled with how do I tell the one, my partner, that has been...
12 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PABarb
Thanks for reading as this is continuation of my series alphabet.... today: Q-Quiet! Quiet really has several connotations.... peace, reflexión, mood, an action ... you get it. This word for many exutes potentially lots of thoughts and feelings....
10 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PABarb
Cry: What does crying mean? “Tears” of sadness, joy, relief, Love, grief.... some people cry over almost anything and others cry rarely! Who are you? I have cried with family, friends and patients. With my diagnosis the day I was called I r...
9 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PABarb
Today - let’s talk Zebra In the practice of medicine as we formulate our differential (possible) diagnoses we come up with a plan. Part of the plan is confirming a diagnosis so we can treat our patients. We in medicine sometimes will refer to a ter...
8 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PABarb
I can say that the worse thing to hear is those words “ you have cancer: its serious” Rare and you need to see a surgeon and Oncologist ASAP. I was working, seeing patients at the time and all I could do is🙏Think how do I tell my husband, family...
7 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PABarb
Beauty I personally never considered myself physically beautiful. What does that really mean -anyway. When you are diagnosed with a horrible cancer like Melanoma nothing is beautiful . Especially when it comes to procedures to save your life. Betwee...
6 Jun 2020 2 minute read 1 comment PABarb
On a Saturday morning I find myself very reflective of all the events of last few weeks. As a healthcare clinician being wrapped up in saving lives, educating and preventing the spread of Covid has been my mission as of late. 3 months ago we launched...
5 Jun 2020 1 minute read 1 comment PABarb
As we approach the weekend my wish for everyone is peace love and respect for all humankind! We are all here because we believe in a positive future! That starts with us! Love one another and embrace our differences. We accomplish that we all are...
3 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PABarb
Many of us are dealing with so much emotion! What words resinate with you? And why? Hugs and stay safe!!!! Stress S Sensitivity Saturation Sick Strength T Truth Tough Trials R Real Resilience Rough Rest Run Reality Resistance Reset Renaissance Re...
