I would encourage you [Caregiver/Loved One] to allow the cancer fighter to express whatever emotion they are feeling in the moment, without trying to fix the situation. During two back-to-back battles with cancer, Heather Parrish, proprietor of Montgomery’s Southern Art & Makers Collective gallery and shop, learned the limits of […]
Let’s TALK TRASH!
It began with an idea from our digital media partners, Big Dreamz Creative. “Why not let us take your pink trash cans out into our area communities and let people see them ‘up close and personal’?” That led to “we can partner with Chappy’s Deli and set up at each […]
JOY Magazine REAL LIFE – A Discussion with Hayden McDonald
I turned 40 years old, so I scheduled my mammogram. I’m very thankful I didn’t wait! Hayden McDonald is a Montgomery native who has spent her life being active and helping others improve their health by doing the same, working as an exercise physiologist with the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at […]
Joy Magazine-Fall 2020
From the editor… It’s Fall! Looking at our cover shot of Rick Hendricks has me already dreaming about cool days that allow me to pursue peaceful exploration during a walk, a run or a hike. Hiking is absolutely invigorating, and I can’t wait to take advantage of all the glorious […]
Joy Magazine-Summer 2020
From the editor… Hello everyone. This summer may be different for most of us this year. We probably won’t travel as much; we probably won’t be in large gatherings, and we will certainly be wearing face coverings regardless of the summer heat. Although this summer will be different, it doesn’t […]
Joy Magazine-Spring 2020
From the editor… Hello everyone. Our wonderful Joy magazine publishing team (Jennifer Kornegay, Erika Tracy, Nancy Fields) has been extremely passionate about this magazine, and you can see the hard work in every issue. In good times and bad, these smart and talented women have produced a magazine that I […]
Joy to Life Magazine-Winter 2020
From the editor… Our winter issue of the Joy to Life Magazine is simply fabulous, and I can’t wait for you to read the great information to begin 2020. Who doesn’t want to get better organized this year? I think we would all like to de- clutter our closets, our […]
Tips for A Better Mammogram
For most women, mammography provides the best way to find breast cancer at an early stage,when treatment is usually the most highly successful. A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of your breasts that can detect many changes that are too small or too deep to feel. Mammograms are considered safe, […]
Lymphedema Surgery Eases Symptoms of this Common Cancer Treatment Side Effect
(video and information provided by MD Anderson) Lymphedema is a common cancer treatment side effect that can lead to swelling, pain and sometimes infections. Lymphedema can be treated through noninvasive methods like massage, compression garments and physical therapy. But if lymphedema symptoms do not improve a patient may need surgery. […]
Lymphedema Surgery Changed Joy’s Life
(video provided by MD Anderson) After breast cancer treatment, Joy faced lymphedema, a common cancer treatment side effect that causes the lymphatic system to become blocked and may result in a swollen arm or leg. Because of her lymphedema, Joy dealt with many infections over the years. Eventually, she went […]