Life rarely unfolds the way we imagine, and a cancer diagnosis amplifies this truth in a way few other experiences can. Suddenly, the soundtrack of daily life shifts, and the small irritations we once carried—misplaced car keys, long lines at the store, a careless remark from a coworker—fade into the background. In their place often…
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The Best Things in Life Are Not Things
Rethinking What Matters After Cancer Before cancer, many people believe possessions and achievements define their worth. Daily schedules fill with tasks, and milestones center on what can be bought or accomplished. When cancer enters the picture, this view often changes. A diagnosis brings clarity. Items like expensive bags or cars fade into the background. The…
Read moreChoosing to See the Good on the Cancer Journey
Every cancer journey is marked by uncertainty, but some days carry an unexpected gift—a best day not defined by the absence of pain, but by the quiet courage to see good in the midst of it. If you’re living with cancer, recovering from treatment, or supporting a loved one, this idea may feel impossible. Yet,…
Read moreGathering Your Nerve in the First 24 Hours After Learning Cancer Is Back
The Moment the Doctor’s Voice Changed: Gathering Your Nerve in the First 24 Hours After Learning Cancer Is Back I’ll never forget the split second when I heard, “I’m afraid it’s cancer again.” Everything else in the room blurred, and that single sentence boomed in my ears like a foghorn. My stomach flipped, my chest…
Read moreAesthetic of Acceptance: Creating Harmony with Uncertainty
Once a notion mostly found in news stories, cancer today permeates all element of daily life. A general uncertainty permeates the expectation of the next scan, the next conversations, and the next periods of doubt. Even the basic action of firmly wrapping a shawl around one’s shoulders might be seen as a small act of…
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