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…
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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
In the early hours of the day or during the stillness that follows a storm, I’ve learned that each day comes with unique challenges, and sometimes even grief. It feels like sorrow clings as tightly as fog blankets fields in the morning. Beneath the surface of difficulties, however, life is full of gentle promise. The…
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…
Read moreHonest Support and Hope for Prostate Cancer at CompassionateVoices.org
Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can turn your life upside down. Suddenly, every planned activity—whether it’s dinner with friends, a weekend job, or even your favorite TV show—takes a backseat to doctor’s appointments and test results. It’s completely normal to experience sleepless nights, wander the kitchen at midnight, or contemplate what the future may hold….
Read moreLiving with the constant shadow of cancer
Living with the constant shadow of cancer forces patients to confront unanticipated questions about survival and purpose. In those fragile moments, the decision to sit upright or glance into a hospital mirror can feel like an act of monumental courage. Hope, then, is not a distant star; it arrives each morning in the rhythm of…
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