Mary McConnellSep 23, 20191 min18 Month Follow Up - Cancer Cells REDUCED!!Today I found out some even better news than I did at my one year follow up. Not only (as reported during my one year follow up appointment)
Mary McConnellMar 4, 20193 minOne Year Active Surveillance Follow up - Stage Zero Breast CancerMarch 4, 2019 marked the one-year active surveillance follow up date for the very early stage breast cancer diagnosis that I was given in...
Mary McConnellSep 27, 20183 minThe Hearts of Haiti are Stronger than the StatisticsHaiti is one of the poorest countries in the world. More than 6 million out of the 10.4 million Haitians (59%) are living below the natio...
Mary McConnellJul 24, 20183 minSix Month Active Surveillance Follow Up for Early Stage Breast CancerWhen I was first diagnosed with very early stage breast cancer I chose “active surveillance” instead of a lumpectomy as my treatment. I w...
Mary McConnellJun 6, 20183 minHelping Students in HaitiEvery week, students at the Children’s Academy in Baocia, Haiti eagerly anticipate talking with their volunteer partner, known as their “Han
Mary McConnellApr 13, 20183 minShould You Seek a Second Opinion for your Breast Cancer Diagnosis?It is my belief that YES you should seek a second opinion, especially (as in my experience) something doesn't feel right about the news a...
Mary McConnellApr 1, 20184 minWhy Choosing "Active Surveillance" is a Viable Option for Early Stage Breast CancerWhen I received the news that there was a "favoured low-grade neoplastic lesion" in my right breast I wasn't clear on what that was. What...
Mary McConnellSep 16, 20173 minMental Health ... In My OpinionThere has been so much focus on Mental Health in recent months and years, becoming more and more prevalent in the news and in society. Aw...
Mary McConnellJul 3, 20173 minSurrendering to it AllI recently read some words on a Facebook page that said something like, "Often your dharma can be found IN your pain." Those words really...
Mary McConnellJun 19, 20173 minDon't Die With Your Music Still in YouI have always been a huge fan of Wayne Dyer. His teachings and message have been paramount in both my healing and spiritual journeys. One...
Mary McConnellMay 8, 20173 minDiving Deep Into the FeelingThere it is again. That feeling deep inside your gut that you can't quite put your finger on. It is familiar, yet oh so distant ... like ...
Mary McConnellFeb 28, 20172 minDepressed = Deep RestWe often view depression as something negative. Of course it doesn't feel very good, but is it actually something to be feared and rejec...
Mary McConnellJan 30, 20172 minCan't Stop the FeelingThis morning I almost did the exact opposite of what I encourage my clients to do in their healing journey. Feeling overwhelmed with emo...
Mary McConnellJan 20, 20172 minFeel Your FeelingsWhen I was growing up, family dynamics did not include the importance of feeling and expressing your feelings. We learned to suppress, i...
Mary McConnellOct 15, 20164 minWhat Does Happiness Mean to YOU?The other day I was talking with a friend about what makes us happy. Everyone has their own thoughts on what brings joy to their lives, ...
Mary McConnellJun 26, 20143 minWaking Up HungryTravelling to Haiti is always an eye-opening experience, no matter how many times you have been there. I will never forget what one of m...
Mary McConnellJun 16, 20132 minHow Can I?How can I tell him to not give up when he hasn't eaten in days and his body and mind are weak and sick from lack of nutrition? How can I ...
Mary McConnellFeb 11, 20132 minThose Who Have the Least ... Often Have the Most to GiveThursdays are my favourite day of the week. It is the day that I get to spend time with some of London's less fortunate. As part of the...
Mary McConnellJul 23, 20121 minSomething to Think AboutOkay, so this may be an odd analogy, but it seemed fitting to me when I cracked my first free range egg the other day. I recently made t...
Mary McConnellJul 22, 20123 minSo ... what do you do?I watched a movie recently that reminded me of something I have often wondered about myself. The movie (Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in ...
