Missy LuceJan 61 minThree Things I Learned from a Chemo NurseEveryone has a friend that goes way back. I have one that has shared college classes, courtship woes, engagement and wedding plans,...
Missy LuceDec 25, 20214 minThis Wonderful LifeIt’s a Wonderful Life. For some, it’s an annual tradition, but I manage to fit in a viewing every other year. Like a masterfully...
Missy LuceNov 30, 20212 minNeed A Cozy Christmas Read?The holidays are here, and I'm already dreaming of puzzles on the dining table, carols around the fire and mulled wine. I'm also thinking...
Missy LuceOct 26, 20213 minSo Much PinkCrisp. It’s the word everyone uses on that first autumn day when we are sure that summer is gone for good until next year. Around here,...
Missy LuceOct 4, 20213 minA Chance of KaleFood in my house growing up was the worst. I suffered through countless gag-able meals at the dinner table, but found creative methods...
Missy LuceAug 30, 20212 minMoving MeditationsOur household has just experienced the biggest rite of passage we have seen in years: sending our firstborn twin daughters off to...
Missy LuceJul 22, 20213 minThree Weeks in VacationlandAhhhh … Maine. The way life should be. We have a history that ties us to this state for decades, but haven’t been able to visit in...
Missy LuceJun 16, 20212 minWhat to Pack for Chemo DayIt’s been a minute since I was in the treatment lab, but I do remember some stuff that might help you, Dear Warrior, or you, Dear...
Missy LuceJun 11, 20215 minSisters in Survivorship It’s been months since I had the freedom to spend time with this beautiful friend and fellow breast cancer survivor. Yesterday, we had...
Missy LuceMay 25, 20213 minTop Five Foods I Ate on ChemoDo not confuse the above title with something like, “Top Five Foods You Should Eat on Chemo.” When I was on chemo, I ate like I was...
Missy LuceMay 12, 20213 min10 Great Gifts for a Cancer PatientLook, I started a business that provides products and gifts for cancer patients, and even I don’t always know what to do when I hear...
Missy LuceMar 29, 20213 minColonoscopy HacksMarch is almost over—have you committed to scheduling your colonoscopy? Yes? Great, let me give you a few tips since I’ve had about 10...
Missy LuceMar 23, 20212 minImagingWay back in 2005 when I was diagnosed with stage 1 colorectal cancer, we didn‘t have smart phone cameras to capture every image nor did...
Missy LuceFeb 18, 20211 minYou Need Our Cure for Winter SkinBrrrrr, y'all! The Polar Vortices keep coming!! I love winter--I know I say that as a Southerner who grew up with the privilege of not...
Missy LuceFeb 4, 20212 minThoughts About Fear on World Cancer DayIf you live in America, chances are you‘ve heard of this mystical thing called the Enneagram. Always a hot topic in our house,...
Missy LuceJan 27, 20212 minNotes on Taking a MealIf you've ever had a baby or gone through surgery, you probably know the gift of the "meal train" that means home-cooked meals showing up...
Missy LuceJan 21, 20211 minWorld Cancer Day: February 4thWorld Cancer Day is coming up on February 4th and every year on this day, I take stock of myself and my life here on the other side of...
Missy LuceJan 19, 20212 minHealthy Habits in the Midst of CancerThere are a million reasons why you won't feel like taking of yourself during cancer treatment. You've already got so much to deal with,...
Missy LuceDec 15, 20202 minCancer, Cold Comfort, and the Holidays.How are you holding up at the end of 2020? If the entire year weren’t difficult enough, we end it with a season that can bring so much...
Missy LuceDec 12, 20202 min Missy's Favorite Christmas RecipeHi Friends! One of my favorite things about the Christmas season is the traditions we bring back year after year. Maybe for your family...