Category: Information for those undergoing treatment

‍ Photo byOpenClipart-Vectors onPixabay ‍ The thought of facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis brings on feelings of fear, anger and sadness. There’s no denying that having cancer can be difficult, but it’s important to remember that having a cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to lose your...

‍ Image Source: FreeImages‍ Most people think about what they’re grateful for when things seem challenging, such as after a loss or a difficult time. But what about during the treatment process? It can be especially hard to feel thankful if you’re going through cancer treatment. After all, you’re...

Image Source: FreeImages ‍ When your immune system is fighting an infection or virus, it releases stem cells to help repair the damage. If you’re healthy, the stem cells go back into hiding after the battle is over. But when you’re sick, those hidden stem cells are exposed. They...

I found myself looking for a nebulous condition called “remission.” In talking with other cancer patients, I find that one word has a special connotation. It is the word “remission.” I have found that I can be in “remission” and feel that I am cured. Yet this word does...