Shelby DonaldSep 22, 20206 minPhysical Therapy Role in Cancer TreatmentIf you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with cancer, I certainly hope you have had the opportunity to work with a physical or o...
Shelby DonaldMay 15, 20207 minHelpful Cancer Reading Materials for You and Loved OnesI am a researcher by nature, a published one to be exact!! When I am uncertain about something, I look it up and dig for information. Whe...
Shelby DonaldMay 12, 20206 minThe Day I Removed the BandagesNot sure which was worse, having to wait 3 days to shower after being in a hospital with COVID-19, or seeing what was left of my breast t...
Shelby DonaldMay 9, 20206 minBeing Patient as a PatientI have had minor oral surgeries, but nothing like this! Mastectomy, the removal of the breast and all underlying structures, is a pretty ...
Shelby DonaldMay 6, 20207 minMy Surgical ExperienceAdam dropped me off at Long Beach Memorial surgical center at 5:30 am April 9th, with a very big hug and kiss! He was not allowed to esco...
Shelby DonaldMay 4, 20208 minNavigating Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment During COVID-19Dear Readers, family, friends, patients, I have been offline for the past 3 months taking some serious down time. This downtime started w...
Shelby DonaldMay 4, 20202 minWhen Your Personal Journal Turns into a Blog about CancerHi! My name is Shelby Donald, I am a kick ass wife, dog mom, owner of Grounded Physical Therapy in Long Beach, CA, yoga enthusiast and Br...