Learning that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness People in our culture admire those who seem to be able to handle things on their own. Asking for help may feel like giving up. When we need help, a lot of us learn early on that it’s often considered a weakness, as…
Read moreFinding Meaning in Life as a Cancer Survivor Through Volunteering
When you hear the words “you have cancer,” time appears to stop. There are only treatment programs, doctor’s appointments, and the long fight for your life left. What happens once the fight is ended, though? when the last treatment session is completed and the last scan is clear? For many survivors, this question can be…
Read moreHow Much Is Too Much for One Person? Finding Light on the Way to Cancer
How much can one truly endure while in a hospital room that is usually quiet and antiseptic or when struggling to sleep due to treatments? How much pain, anxiety, and uncertainty can a human soul withstand before breaking? How much pain, anxiety, and uncertainty can a human soul take before it breaks? Cancer changes the…
Read moreMaking Cancer Your Friend: A New Way of Looking at Things
When we hear the word “cancer,” we often think of a conflict. Talk programs display shaky recordings of a hero in bandages telling their experiences, and publications talk about brave people who beat the sickness. People say things like “squashing tumors,” “crushing cells,” and “finally putting it in the past” all the time. Because of…
Read moreNavigating the Journey: Facing Cancer Treatment Choices at the Crossroads
Picture yourself walking along a winding path. Suddenly, you stand at a crossroads. Each road points to a different cancer treatment option. The choices ahead feel overwhelming. Each signpost, each step, shapes your future. There’s fear, hope, and a deep need for clarity. These moments call for more than quick decisions; they invite reflection. For…
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