The Health Curve
Health isn’t just about medical treatment—it’s about how we think, feel, and take action. Join us to explore how science, mindset, and medicine come together to shape a healthier life.
Coming Back Isn't the Same as Catching Up
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA Everyone keeps telling you you're doing so well. So why does coming back feel like the hardest thing you've ever had to do? I want to be honest with you from the very first line. This newsletter has been quiet for a few months. Life got busy, the kind of busy that creeps up on you, fills every corner, and before you know it, something you care about has gone silent. I kept meaning to come back. And every...
World Cancer Day: Awareness Isn’t Enough Anymore
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA 🌍 Featured Topic | World Cancer Day Today is World Cancer Day. And on days like these, we often focus on awareness, and rightly so.But awareness alone is no longer enough. Cancer care has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades.We’re diagnosing earlier, screening more intelligently, and treating disease with precision rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Because of that, more...
When Christmas Feels Heavy (and That’s Okay)
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA 🚀 Featured Topic: When the Festivities Feel Heavy Christmas and the festive season are often painted as a time of joy. Togetherness. Gratitude. Celebration. But for many people living with or beyond cancer, it can feel very different. The noise is louder.The expectations are heavier.The reminders — of what’s changed, who’s missing, what your body has been through — can feel sharper at this time of year. You...
✨ The Truth About Scanxiety That Data Can’t Explain
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA ✨ Scanxiety: the fear science can’t measure Numbers tell us risk. They can’t tell us what it feels like to wait for results. 🚀 Featured Topic: The Space Between Scans There’s a kind of silence that exists between the scan and the results — and it’s louder than any machine. On paper, it’s just a few days of waiting. But for anyone who’s lived it, those days stretch endlessly. You replay every symptom. Every...
✨ Why We Should Stop Saying “Battle” With Cancer
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA ✨ Cancer isn’t a battle — and you’re not a soldier. Let’s rethink the language we use around cancer — and what it really means for healing. 🚀 Featured Topic: The Words That Wound We often talk about “fighting” cancer. Brave battles. Fierce warriors. Survivors who “won.” It’s meant to empower. But for many, those words feel heavy — even unfair. Because what does that make the person who doesn’t survive?...
✨ What Surgeons Don’t Tell You After Cancer Treatment
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA ✨ The part of recovery we don’t talk about enough Surgery ends. The healing doesn’t. Here’s what no one prepares you for. 🚀 Featured Topic: Beyond the Operating Table When treatment ends, people expect relief. Family celebrates. Friends say, “You must be so glad it’s over.” But often, that’s when the silence hits. The appointments slow down, the adrenaline fades, and suddenly you’re left with questions you...
✨ A subtle sign that should not be ignored
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA ✨ Nipple Changes? Why They Matter More Than You Think Lumps aren’t the only symptom—nipple changes can be an early red flag. 🚀 Featured Topic: Beyond the Lump When most people think about breast cancer, one word comes to mind: lump. And yes, lumps are important. But here’s what many don’t realise—some breast cancers don’t present as a lump at all. Sometimes, the first sign is much subtler. A change in your...
✨ Breast Cancer Awareness Month: More Than Just Pink
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA ✨Beyond the Ribbon: Why Awareness Isn’t Enough Pink ribbons are everywhere. But awareness without action doesn’t change lives. 🚀 Featured Topic: The Problem with Pink It’s October. Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And the world is turning pink. The thing is: awareness without action is just branding. Pink ribbons, pink lanyards, pink cupcakes, pink packaging — it started with good intentions. But somewhere...
👨🏾 Yes, men can get breast cancer too—here’s what to know
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA ✨Breast Cancer in Men: The Overlooked Story It’s rare, but it happens. Here’s why awareness matters for everyone. 🚀 Featured Topic: When Awareness Stops Short Say “breast cancer”, and most people picture women. But men have breast tissue too, and that means they can also develop breast cancer. It’s rare — about 400 breast cancer cases per year are diagnosed in the UK, representing less than 1% of all breast...
✨ The breast cancer sign hiding in plain sight
THE HEALTH CURVE Where Science, Mindset and Medicine Come Together TASHA GANDAMIHARDJA Skin Dimpling: The Breast Cancer Sign Few People Notice Subtle skin changes can be an early red flag for breast cancer. Here’s what to look for. 🚀 Featured Topic: When the Skin Speaks When people think of breast cancer, they think of lumps. But not all cancers show up that way. Sometimes, the first clue isn’t something you feel—it’s something you see. I’m talking about skin dimpling. It can look like a tiny...
Health isn’t just about medical treatment—it’s about how we think, feel, and take action. Join us to explore how science, mindset, and medicine come together to shape a healthier life.