One of the hardest things in life is to stay happy and strong while getting cancer treatment. You may still find and foster joy even when the future seems unclear. There will be both heavy days of disappointment and lighter times that feel bearable or even bright along the way. The key to being resilient…
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Seeking Meaning and Joy: Rediscovering Purpose
Seeking meaning and joy often feels out of reach during cancer, but it can be found in everyday moments. Many people find comfort and hope in rediscovering old hobbies or trying new activities. Laughing, listening to music, creating art or spending time outdoors can all bring light into challenging days. Turning to small pleasures is…
Read moreLetters to Myself When Chemotherapy Stops Working
The wind hits my window as I trace thin lines back through my recollections. I have to accept that my last round of chemotherapy is over. Unlike other doors that close quickly, this one creaked on its hinges until the silence told me it was time for a new treatment. I write letters to myself…
Read moreHow Setbacks Can Teach Bravery
Setbacks pop up all the time when you are living through cancer, and, honestly, you should expect a few more. Maybe a test result sends things in a new direction, a planned treatment refuses to cooperate, or hope seems to disappear on a quiet afternoon. Even on tough days, each stumble nudges you toward a…
Read moreLong-Term Cancer Survivorship
It feels great to finish chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation, but this is only one step in the journey. After treatment is over, survivors enter a new phase full of questions about their health, lifestyle, and how to plan. Both cancer survivors and their caregivers need to take survivorship seriously and with purpose to ensure the…
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