The days after diagnosis can feel like living inside a narrow hallway, ushering in a shift in perspective. Waiting rooms, scans, lab numbers, phone calls you can’t miss. Outside, life keeps moving, people complain about traffic and meetings, and you’re sitting under fluorescent lights trying to breathe. Things that suddenly don’t matter come into focus…
Read moreCategory: Musings Along A Cancer Fighter’s Journey
Might a modest tale heal the way you face your own battles? I write about what it is like to be a cancer warrior, so I ask myself now… What power do these words truly have? They are just moments on my journey that capture some fear, hope and defiance of mine. Through blogging, I have a platform to express that innermost essence and see what depths or courage emerges in the most unlikely places. Whether you’re in the midst of it, walking a similar path by her side, or holding space from across a collective biosphere—let these reflections be our rebuke once more—that courage is not far away; finding strength and leading with brave hearts are just who we truly are lifted to see.
How I Stopped Catastrophizing With Cancer: What Changed
If you’ve ever noticed your mind leaving the room while your body stays behind, you’re not alone. A cancer diagnosis can make this worse. One moment you’re replaying yesterday’s appointment, the next you’re bracing for tomorrow’s phone call. The mind turns into a time-traveling machine, and it rarely takes you anywhere peaceful. Catastrophizing feeds on…
Read moreThe Things That Just Won’t Matter Anymore Once Cancer Has Taken Them Away
What you lose to cancer that you may never want back I used to worry about almost everything. A traffic jam made me tense. A bad haircut could ruin my week. I worried about whether people liked me, whether I was doing enough, and whether my yard looked better than my neighbor’s. Then cancer showed…
Read moreOne Gentle Step at a Time: Small Victories During Cancer Treatment
Following a cancer diagnosis, when you’re in cancer treatment, it’s easy to think progress only counts if it comes with a big moment: a clear scan, a finished round of chemo, a strong lab result. Those things matter, of course. But they aren’t the only way forward. Here’s something worth holding onto: you don’t have…
Read moreOne Gentle Step at a Time: Small Victories During Cancer Treatment
When you’re in cancer treatment, it’s easy to think progress only counts if it comes with a big moment: a clear scan, a finished round of chemo, a strong lab result. Those things matter, of course. But they aren’t the only way forward. Here’s something worth holding onto: you don’t have to track your healing…
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