Thanks. Yes, the advice from most oncologist is just to eat healthy- not very helpful- ha ha. One of my doctors suggested the Mediterranean diet but basically avoiding processed foods and trying to eat more fruits and veggies and lesser meats is basically the idea. I don't like a lot of the foods commonly eaten on that diet so it would not work for me- ha ha. Sometimes, I overthink these things and drive myself bonkers- ha ha. I think its the early stages of getting breast cancer and the paranoia that comes with it. I am learning to let these thoughts go and like you I focus on stress management. I do exercise and go for walks every day. My dog is good motivation to get outside daily for walks. I only recently started trying meditation and yes it does take practice- ha ha. I also like to do some gardening, so this helps. So, yes, its all about balancing everything and not letting one particular thing get to you so thank you. I just hope I will be as successful as you have been. Best wishes and thanks so much for sharing.

I found away to do meditation one minute at a time. It's not that you do not have patience, you body is still telling you that you are in fight or flight mode. Start with 1 minute and tell yourself you have done well to start. When you feel ready try for 1 minute 30 seconds or 2 minutes. Again tell yourself you are doing well. There is no judgement. I find if I put myself in a quiet room I do better. Somedays it just a minute, other days it's 20 minutes and I might even fall asleep. You are enough.