Facing a cancer diagnosis shakes up more than medical plans; it also turns daily routines, and sleep often pays the steepest price. Treatments, anxiety, and unexpected aches can hijack even the coziest bed, leaving people wide awake with thoughts that refuse to quiet. For many survivors, including me, learning to care for sleep stops feeling…
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The Advice I Wish I Could Give My Younger Self After Facing Prostate Cancer
Looking back, surviving prostate cancer changed every part of my life. I often catch myself thinking about what I now know and how much it could have helped me before, during, and after my diagnosis. I believe wisdom gained from hard moments can light the way for younger people who might face similar struggles. If…
Read moreMyeloma Advice I Would Give My Younger Self
I can only see fear, confusion, and an overwhelming need for fast answers that never came in time when I reflect on who I was before learning about “Multiple Myeloma.” A form of blood cancer called myeloma develops in the bone marrow’s plasma cells and strikes many people like an unanticipated storm. I would take…
Read moreCoping with Common Stressors After a Cancer Diagnosis
Hearing the words “You have cancer” can turn your life upside down. In those first few moments, your mind races. Worries pile on top of each other. You find yourself buried in papers, phone calls, and choices that feel too large for any one person. For many, it feels like getting caught in a storm…
Read moreOvercoming the Fear from Diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis can be a devastating experience, disrupting everything you hold dear, including your plans, dreams, and physical body. However, there are whispers of hope that can help overcome fear and find strength within yourself. It is entirely normal to fear Big C, and it is important to recognize the triggers of fear after…
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