BREAST CANCER

Written By Duane Nelson

2 IDEAS FROM ME

  1. Surviving breast cancer and climbing Mount Everest share remarkable parallels. Both demand unwavering courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Endurance is crucial, whether battling through rigorous cancer treatments or ascending treacherous mountain terrain. Both journeys require meticulous planning, setting goals, and navigating uncertainty. Support networks, be it from healthcare professionals or fellow climbers, provide invaluable strength. Ultimately, both experiences foster profound personal growth and transformation, instilling a profound appreciation for life’s fragility and resilience. Surviving breast cancer and conquering Everest exemplify the indomitable human spirit’s ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, emerging stronger and more resilient than before.

  2. Being a caregiver for a spouse with breast cancer is akin to running the Hardrock 100 Ultramarathon. Both require extraordinary endurance, mental fortitude, and unwavering dedication. Just as ultramarathoners push through physical exhaustion and mental barriers, caregivers navigate the emotional and physical toll of supporting their loved one through treatment and recovery. Like navigating rugged terrain and unpredictable weather, caregivers face unforeseen challenges and uncertainties. Yet, they persist, fueled by love and determination. Both journeys demand resilience, sacrifice, and an indomitable spirit. In the end, both caregivers and ultramarathoners find strength in the journey, emerging profoundly changed and stronger for it.

2 QUOTES FROM SAGES

  1. “Cancer survivors are blessed with two lives. There is your life before cancer, and your life after. I am here to tell you your second life is going to be so much better than the first.” —Hoda Kotb

  2. “Once I overcame breast cancer, I wasn’t afraid of anything anymore. This turned out to be a very good thing. I stopped. I looked at my life, I looked at my body and spirit. I got a new perspective. That’s brought me incredible clarity and a lot of peace.” —Melissa Etheridge

1 QUESTION FOR YOU TO EXPLORE

  1. The latest Tyrer-Cuzik (TC) model incorporates a comprehensive set of variables to assess a woman’s lifetime risk of breast cancer. It helped high-risk women like my wife get supplemental screening with breast MRI and breast ultrasound even though 3-D mammograms were normal. Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used to analyze MRI and ultrasound images. Radiologists verified the diagnosis and recommended biopsy. Her cancer treatment options and survival rate are much more favorable than if left undetected. Do you know your TC score? If your score is high-risk (> 20%) have you had an AI-Assisted MRI?

Namaste,

Duane Nelson

Duane Nelson

Ultrajourney Insight is an Anacortes Washington-based non-profit organization providing mindfulness & well-being services designed to ignite the adventure of a lifetime. The founder, Duane Nelson, is a writer, speaker, and teacher with four decades of parenting, wilderness, & international technology leadership. His professional insights come from chemical engineering and automation leadership at Philips, Intel, and Amazon. His adventure insights flow from ultramarathons, mountaineering, canyoneering, and adventure racing in Nepal, Alaska, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Mexico, British Columbia and Alberta.

https://ultrajourneyinsight.org
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