A cancer diagnosis brings various feelings and issues, but it doesn’t mean one must stop living a meaningful life. Many people find new strengths and joy as they change. Here are simple steps for enjoying life despite a cancer diagnosis. 1. Focus on Now with Mindfulness Why It Matters: The mind thinks about future fears…
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Is Remission from Cancer Really What People Think?
Remission: a word that brings both hope and doubt. It’s a big moment in the cancer journey, often seen as a success—a sign that the fight is over. But for many, it’s more complicated. While remission suggests a fresh start, it can also bring new worries, ongoing health issues, and questions about the future. So,…
Read moreFinding Sunshine in the Shadows: Unexpected Joys I Discovered While with Cancer
When I first got my cancer diagnosis, I was plunged into a whirlwind of fear, uncertainty, and sadness. However, amid this daunting journey, I stumbled upon unexpected joys that have profoundly impacted my life. This article explores ten uplifting discoveries that brought light to this shadowy experience. Whether you’re a patient, caretaker, or just curious,…
Read moreHealing Through Compassion. Shine the Love-Light onto the World
Compassionate healing: coming from our common empathy, compassionate healing is the care for and nurturing of one another in taking humane actions to relieve suffering and promote good health. In this falls holism -which is the understanding of our health as a whole- and where others are equally responsible for healing which means that healing…
Read moreTrue Value with Brendan Hansen & John MacLean: -Rethinking Success Metrics from Wins
From what I’ve seen, altering the face of success is not a mere abstract but an agent that must unequivocally come into play, especially for any willing participant on this arduous journey as a patient with cancer. The number on a piece of paper (clinical report card) is not what makes us or our duration…
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