Category: Compassionate Voices Articles and Blog

The fear of cancer therapy looms A shadow cast over hope and healing rooms The drugs and treatments, harsh and strong Can leave the body weak and wrong Radiation burns and chemo’s toll Side effects that take a heavy toll Hair loss, nausea, fatigue and pain A battle fought again and again The fear of…

‍ Image Source: FreeImages‍ The support of family and friends is important when you have a serious illness. Understanding the challenges and limitations of your diagnosis and learning to navigate them with help can be difficult, but it is essential to making the most of your time as well as to finding happiness again. As…

“What ifs” are scary thoughts that cross your mind after being diagnosed with a life-altering disease such as cancer. These questions can be unsettling and tempting to ignore, but tackling them sooner rather than later is beneficial. After diagnosis, many people have a barrage of “what ifs?” about their future. They wonder what would have…

‍ Photo byavi_acl onPixabay ‍ From the outside, everything may seem like it’s falling apart. You see your friends drifting away, you catch your partner’s frustration with you, and you feel like everyone is conspiring against you. It can all feel overwhelming and it’s easy to fall into a depressive funk. However, everyone experiences these…

‍ Image Source: FreeImages‍ The fear of any diagnosis is universal. The thought of what lies ahead is paralyzing. The unknown can feel like a trap. But there are ways to remove the fear from your life and embrace the challenges ahead instead of living in constant dread. Be honest with yourself In a study…