April Stearns

I believe in storytelling for healing and advocacy. Young breast cancer. Write, hike in the woods, repeat. Founder, Editor, @real_wildfire WILDFIRE Magazine.🔥

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

As we flip the calendar to '22, I'm heading into my 10 year cancerversary with 35 issues of @real_wildfire published! 🎉 That's 1,000 stories shared from inside the young breast cancer community!

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@cancerbreakfast @GoodwillIntl Omg. I hate this so much. Clearly they have medical degrees to understand both covid and cancer so well. 🤬

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@GogsGagnon @NakhleDr @BZavaletaMD @DrLindaMD @LisaEllisonsPen @warriormegsie @ESchattner Yes!! Are you familiar with the concept of Narrative Medicine? More doctors need to use a story-based approach, I think. In lieu of that, we find it ourselves out of a deep drive to survive (aka, make meaning of) what life dishes out. So glad you found your way to writing!

[Djenane Nakhle, PhD @NakhleDr]

@BZavaletaMD @DrLindaMD @LisaEllisonsPen @warriormegsie @wildfire_april @ESchattner Writing is an efficient self-help modality for both physical and psychological conditions. It should be encouraged, if not included in treatment plans.

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@silke4senate Awesome to hear!

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@BZavaletaMD @Dr_RShatsky @subatomicdoc @DrSGraff @ESchattner @drteplinsky @ElephantsTea @itsnot_pink @coffeemommy @LivingBeyondBC @abcdiagnosis @Tickoffcancer @BCRFcure @sleotin @warriormegsie Just seeing this now - thank you!

[OurMBCLife @ourmbclife]

How do you start writing? How do you put pen to paper to write about how you feel? Our guests today guide us in "The Healing Power of Writing." @wildfire_April @real_wildfire & @ilenealizah give tips on how to start. #MBC #bcsm #therapeuticwriting https://t.co/oqSENH40Cb

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@DrWayneJonas Thank you so much for chatting with me! I hope everyone makes a little time for writing this year - life changing!

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

I could talk about the benefits of writing all day! Thank you @DrWayneJonas for opportunity!

[Dr. Wayne Jonas @DrWayneJonas]

Did you know #journaling can be used as a #healing tool? In a recent FB Live with @wildfire_april we learned how journaling can help you gain a sense of control over difficult situations, quiet the mind & provide a sense of calm & well-being. Check out this clip to learn more

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@CSumner78 Love!

[forthebreastofus @thebreastofus]

Congratulations to our cofounder @BraveBeauty26 for creating the @MissingPinkBCA! We look forward to your launch and seeing all you accomplish in your next chapter.

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@thebreastofus Great list! And a couple that are new to me - excited to check them out.

[forthebreastofus @thebreastofus]

5 Organizations That Help Breast Cancer Survivors and Patients With Wellness #BCSM #breastcancer #survivor #wellness #health #goals #resolutions https://t.co/IS2tpHKqwk

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@RedHandedthepod Such a good two-parter, but learning Hugh Grant's parents gave him the middle name Mungo is, hands down, the best news of 2022 so far!

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

Last night's wind fueled a Big Sur fire. 😔

[Mercury News @mercnews]

See scenes from the large wildfire burning near the iconic bridge on Highway 1 between Carmel and Big Sur. Evacuations are under way.
https://t.co/PVOvx0Mr8i

[BNO News @BNONews]

WATCH: Tsunami causes flooding at the Santa Cruz Harbor in California

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@CSumner78 All good points. We are living science experiments.

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

Does anyone in Twitterland know someone who was diagnosed with breast cancer <40 who has lived to be 70+ without a metastatic recurrence of their breast cancer? Looking for long-term early stage young survivors.

[Justin Allegri @JustinAllegri]

From a friend who works at the Wharf. Never seen main beach or Cowells like this. #Tsunami #SantaCruz

[Jafery @Jafery0]

Urgent 🔴 Santa Cruz, (California, USA) the #Tonga #tsunami has arrived, but with 1-2m high #waves, flooding the surroundings, among others. #California #SantaCruz

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

@ValiantLingerie That's so good to hear! Thank you!

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

My grandmother was diagnosed in her 50s & had a metastatic recurrence of her breast cancer after 10 years, so it's on my mind.

[April Stearns @wildfire_april]

I was diagnosed with Stage 3c HER2+ breast cancer at 35. I've been NED since 2012.