A personal reflection on loneliness during cancer and the quiet courage of daily life. I opened my eyes at 6:47 AM. No alarm. My body keeps its clock now. I get up when the pills are due, when my hip flares, or when my mind decides the night is over. Like every morning since my…
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Compassionate Voices articles are written for your education about cancer and other life-threatening diseases, inspiration, and information on living with cancer and other diseases.
Tactics for Tough Days: Practical Strategies for Managing Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Some days stretch longer than you ever thought possible. You do your best, yet a wave of nausea or a heavy fog in your mind pulls you under. If you’re undergoing cancer treatment, or love someone who is, you know this truth already. Side effects don’t come with an instruction manual. They show up when…
Read moreThis Mental Shift Changes Everything (A Gentle Practice for Tough Days)
Close your eyes for a second. Picture your mind as a garden. I know it can sound like a poster in a waiting room, but stay with me. Every thought is a seed. Some seeds grow into bright color and calm. Others grow into sharp edges and noise. In hard seasons, like cancer treatment or…
Read moreThanksgiving, Courage, and Quiet Joy: Finding Meaning When Cancer Changes the Day
What does Thanksgiving mean when life is heavy? As the national holiday in the United States centered on giving thanks, it is called Thanksgiving, Bravery, and Quiet Joy: Finding Meaning on a Day When Cancer Changes Things What does Thanksgiving mean when life is heavy? If you are undergoing treatment, in remission, or waiting for…
Read moreOne Gentle Step at a Time: Small Advances in Cancer Treatment That Truly Count
What if the best measure of progress is as simple as getting out of bed without stopping to gather yourself first? During cancer treatment, the pressure to hit big milestones can feel heavy. The truth is quieter. Some of the most meaningful wins fit inside a single morning. This post is a companion for that…
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