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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...

Mooli-Methi Fry-radish and fenugreek leaves stir fry

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Winter is the time for some fresh green seasonal vegetables like radish.This recipe is a combination of radish and fenugreek(methi) leaves which is nutritious as both are great sources of some essential vitamins and minerals. Ingredients: Radish-4,medium sized;finely chopped Methi leaves-2 bundles Onion-1,small;finely chopped Dry red chillies-2,broken Garlic-5-6 cloves,crushed Mustard seeds-1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek(methi) seeds-a pinch Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon Salt to taste Oil-2 teaspoons Method: -Make sure you wash the methi leaves in running water 2-3 times to remove the dirt and then finely chop the leaves. -Peel the radish and finely chop them. -Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,methi seeds,dry red chillies and let it splutter. -Now add finely chopped onions and saute for 2-3 minutes and then add the crushed garlic. -Add chopped radish and mix well and let it cook for 3-4 minutes on medium flame. -Add chopped methi leaves  and mix well again and ...