Life changes the moment you hear those two words: You have cancer. In that instant, the world seems to shift beneath your feet. Time may feel like it stops. Everything you once planned is thrown into question. But here’s a truth that deserves repeating: your life didn’t end that day. It changed, but there’s power…
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The Unexpected Teacher:
The Unexpected Teacher: Lessons Learned Through the Journey with Cancer. Cancer totally flipped our world upside down, but it also gave us some surprising lessons. Watching “The Healing Power of Nature” totally changed my view on things, making me see things differently. Hanging out in oncology waiting rooms, watching how my body dealt with treatments,…
Read moreHow Cancer Changes What Matters
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…
Read moreStrength Doesn’t Always Roar: Cancer
Some mornings begin with a heavy weight pressing down, even before the day has started. The shock and unease of a cancer diagnosis can fill those first quiet moments with worry, making it hard to trust your own strength or sense of direction. These moments are real, and they can feel overwhelming. Yet, in the…
Read moreThe 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…
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