At the end of my treatment, I was expecting some sense of relief or presence coming out the other side. Instead, I felt utterly confused and lost. There was a nice path to follow up to “remission,” but there’s so much more to that. Here’s what I learned about the milestones we go through on…
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The Power of Mindset: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Cancer Journey
When I received my cancer diagnosis, I discovered something that decades of surgical training hadn’t fully prepared me for: the profound impact our thoughts have on how we experience treatment and recovery. Through my own journey and in supporting countless others, I’ve witnessed a fundamental truth—the quality of your life after diagnosis depends largely on…
Read moreCreating Your Own Care Team
It’s crucial to keep in mind the emotional toll that health problems might take on you. The good news is that you don’t have to go through this alone; you have a full team of people behind you. Not only does treatment restore your body, but it also creates a startling sense of community by…
Read moreChoosing to See the Good on the Cancer Journey
Every cancer journey is marked by uncertainty, but some days carry an unexpected gift—a best day not defined by the absence of pain, but by the quiet courage to see good in the midst of it. If you’re living with cancer, recovering from treatment, or supporting a loved one, this idea may feel impossible. Yet,…
Read moreFinding Strength in Uncertainty: New Beginnings After a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Sometimes, what feels like the end is actually a new beginning. Many of us meet life’s hardest chapters with a heavy heart, believing a diagnosis means a full stop. But deeper inside, what if those moments that seem to close one book turn the page to another? When a diagnosis of cancer or a life-threatening…
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