Cancer changes you - which could be good or bad. But when you go through something like that, you can choose to learn some valuable lessons. Here's what breast cancer taught me. January 1st 2012... I was living the American Dream. Married to my college sweetheart with...
Cancer Lessons
I learned a lot throughout my cancer journey, and continue to learn much as a cancer survivor. Here’s everything I learned (and continue to learn) in one place. Some articles are specifically written for cancer patients/cancer survivors and their friends/family members. Others are for anyone wanting to learn some important life lessons (thanks to cancer).
10 Powerful Life Lessons On How To Be Happy (Thanks to Cancer)
As a cancer survivor, I've learned a thing or two about life (and death). And my journey has taught me much. Today, I want to share with you 10 powerful life lessons about how to be happy (courtesy of my cancer journey). Cancer made me stronger. It taught me how to...
What You Need to Know About Cancer Survivors and Depression and Anxiety
Improvements in cancer detection and treatment has led to higher rates of long-term survival. But this has also increased the number of cancer survivors suffering from depression and anxiety. Here's what you should know about cancer survivors and depression, stress,...
What Cancer Patients Need Most From Friends And Family [The Ultimate Guide]
As a cancer survivor, I have strong opinions about what cancer patients need most from friends and family. Before I jump in, I want to warn you that some of my opinions might offend you. But that's because most people don't give cancer patients everything they need...
What Breast Cancer Survivors Should Know About Fear of Recurrence
If you're a breast cancer survivor like me (or any cancer survivor) then you wrestle with fear of your cancer recurring. You might think about it all the time. Or perhaps you pretend it's not there. If you're lucky, you're managing it reasonably well... at least...
Can Cancer Survivors Have PTSD? Here’s What You Need to Know
Can cancer survivors have PTSD? Although post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most often associated with war veterans and victims of assault, there's growing evidence that cancer survivors suffer from it too. Here's what you need to know about the effect of PTSD...
How to Find the Right Cancer Survivors Support Group
Thinking about joining a cancer survivors support group, yet not sure how to find the right one for you? Maybe you're not sure you want to join a support group, and are trying to figure that out. Here's what to consider when thinking about joining a cancer survivors...
How to Know What to Say to Cancer Survivors and Patients
Talking about cancer and someone's cancer journey is awkward and makes everyone feel vulnerable. And humans really don't like vulnerability, do they? Although talking to a cancer patient and/or a cancer survivor might be uncomfortable, with a bit of forethought it...
How Cancer Survivors Marriages Change: From Diagnosis to Remission
I recently had lunch with a few other breast cancer survivors. As often happens, the discussion veered toward marriage. Specifically, divorce after cancer. There's little available information about how cancer affects marriage. Yet it needs to be discussed because...
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