Some Questions Will Never Get an Answer Cancer taught me a hard, quiet lesson, some questions don’t have answers yet. That truth can feel sharp. Most of us don’t like loose ends. We want the solid ground of certainty under our feet. So we ask. Will this treatment work? How long do I have? What…
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.
Joy Remains Alive
There was a day I laughed so hard at something ridiculous on TV that, for a moment, I forgot I was sick. Then I came back to myself. Wait, am I allowed to have fun? Is there some rule that says I have to be miserable once everything has fallen apart? The guilt came fast….
Read moreUplifting Stories Along the Cancer Journey (and the Courage They Reveal)
There’s a moment many people remember with sharp detail, the room, the chair, the sound of a paper gown, the pause before the word Cancer lands, even despite the promise of early detection. After that, time can feel strange. Days move too fast, then too slow. Ordinary life keeps going, even when yours has split…
Read moreCancer Patient Reflects: Was Six Years of Treatment Worth It?
Was it worth it? My palliative care doctor sat across from me with my chart. It held every treatment I’d had over six years of chemotherapy. The whole list was printed for her to review, page after page. It included the stem cell transplant, and the six months I got before the cancer came back….
Read moreHow to track symptoms without obsessing, a 3-minute log you can stick with
Some days with Cancer feel like walking through fog with a flashlight that keeps flickering. You’re trying to do the right thing, listen to your body, report changes, take meds on time, show up for scans, and still live your life. That’s where symptom tracking can help, and where it can also go off the…
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