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11Years Cancer - Free: the truth about life after TNBC

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11Years Cancer - Free: the truth about life after TNBC As I was replying to a message in an emotional health support group recently, a wave of memories from my treatment days came rushing back. It’s been 11 years since I was diagnosed with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) — a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer with limited treatment options. Though my physical treatment ended long ago, my healing journey continues. Every year post-treatment has brought a new layer of understanding, discomfort, learning, and rebuilding. And today, I want to write about the part of survivorship most people don’t talk about: the silent, emotional battles we face long after the doctors say we’re “okay.” 🎗️ Life After TNBC: The Emotional Reality Being a TNBC survivor is a blessing — and sometimes a heavy emotional burden. The fear of recurrence never fully leaves. A new pain or symptom can trigger deep anxiety. There’s the pressure to “move on” when inside, you know you’ve changed...

Potatoes with Spinach and Carrot(Indian Bhajji)

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This is yet another simple and tasty recipe.Instead of having only potatoes in the recipe,I have added spinach and grated carrots to make it nutritious for the kids.You can pack pooris or plain chapatis along with this tasty potato. Ingredients Boiled potatoes-2 medium size Grated carrot-1 Spinach leaves-1 bunch Sesame seeds-1 teaspoon Green chilli-1,fine chopped(optional) Vegetable/olive oil-2 teaspoons Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon Salt to taste Method -Cut the boiled potatoes into medium size cubes. -Thoroughly wash the spinach and finely chop them. -Heat oil in a pan and let the chopped green chillies and sesame seeds splutter. -Add the grated carrots and stir for 1 minute. -Now add the diced potatoes and mix well.Cook for 2-3 minutes. -Add the finely chopped spinach and salt and turmeric powder and keep stirring till the spinach is cooked. -Serve hot with pooris or chapatis along with fresh salad.