A few weeks ago, my palliative care physician asked me a simple question that nobody had ever asked me before – “Was all that worth it?” She knew I had been receiving treatment for my cancers for 6 years now – 6 years of chemotherapy; a stem-cell transplant that provided me with 6 months of…
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How We Experience Challenges
For some reason, I never expected to learn something new after having bone marrow cancer for six years – but I did. Most of the “enormous” challenges I experienced did not last anywhere near as long as I thought they would. We usually don’t expect to hear something like that when we’re in the midst…
Read moreFinding Strength When Life’s Battles Feel Unwinnable
Some days the path you walk seems carved straight up a mountain. Maybe your diagnosis shook you, leaving questions that echo through sleepless nights. You might be doing all that you can—trying every treatment, holding onto every hope—only to face setbacks that wear you down. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many live…
Read moreOvercoming Emotional and Psychological Challenges in Cancer Patients
Cancer may be a frightening and emotionally taxing experience for individuals and their loved ones. A host of emotional and psychological disorders typically accompany the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from cancer. However, several coping mechanisms and strategies can help cancer patients manage and overcome these difficulties. This article will examine various coping strategies that can…
Read moreMy Journey to Health
My Journey to Health – What I Learned and the Struggles I Faced Image Source: FreeImages We all have ups and downs, but when it comes to our health, we should be working towards ups more often than downs. Everyone has their own unique struggles, but there are universal truths we can all relate…
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