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...
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Masala Murmura-Puffed Rice with Sprouts and Spices

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Used to be my lunch and me and Deepak’s weeken...
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Puffed rice or murmura is made from rice and is a common snacks food in many parts of India.Being a part of bhel-puri which is a popular street food,murmura is also offered as prasad in temples.
In this tangy and spicy recipe,I've added grated carrot,tomatoes and diced cucumbers along with some spices and sprouts.

Ingredients:
Puffed rice/Murmura-3 cups
Onions-3 teaspoons,finely chopped
Tomatoes-2 teaspoons,finely chopped
Green moong dal sprouts-1.5 teaspoon
Bengal gram-2 teaspoons
Cucumber-2 teaspoons,diced
Green chillies-1 teaspoon(Optional)
Lime juice-2 teaspoons
Sev bhujia-2 teaspoons
Roasted peanuts-2 teaspoons
Fresh coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,chopped
Fresh Coconut- 1 teaspoon,scraped
Salt-a pinch
Mustard oil-1 teaspoon

Method:
-Soak the green moong dal and bengal gram over night and boil the bengal gram and wrap the green moong in a damp cloth to sprout.
-Take a big container and add all the ingredients except lime juice and coriander leaves.
-Mix the ingredients very well using a spoon for 3-4 minutes.
-Now add the lime juice and stir well again.
-Garnish with chopped green coriander.
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