Telling Your Family and Friends You Have cancer
Telling my family and friends has been one of the hardest things I have had to do, in some cases worse than grueling cancer treatments. The first time I was diagnosed with cancer I didn’t realize the gravity of telling my family and friends about my diagnosis. ...
Changing The Power Of cancer
Why do We Give cancer More Power Than It Deserves? If you Google “cancer patient” words like “stage 4”, “dying”, and “sad” are some of the first you see. Wouldn’t it be great if the first words were “hope”, “survivor”, “research”? Why do we give cancer so much power?...
cancer Clinical Trial…Why Participate?
Why I Chose To Participate In A cancer Clinical Trial Let me start by saying I am not a medical professional. I am a patient, and these are my opinions, not the opinions of anyone mentioned in this article. Speaking to your doctor about your cancer clinical trial...
Are Some cancers Worse Than Others?
Is One cancer Worse Than Another? It’s not uncommon for people to categorize some cancers as worse than others. While there might be some that have lower survival rates when you’re the one facing a cancer diagnosis yours is just as bad as the ones that might...
What Nobody Tells You About Surviving cancer
You're going to get the answer in the first sentence...nobody tells you that surviving cancer is hard! I'm not talking about the treatment and the fight, we all know that's hard. I'm talking about what happens when you're done with treatment. Sounds strange to think...
Losing Your Hair During cancer Treatment
Feelings About Losing Your Hair During Chemo Are Different For Everyone Losing your hair is synonymous with a cancer diagnosis. I’ve heard people talk about it like it’s the worst part of being diagnosed. People lower their voices and in a very serious tone say “are...
Resiliency – How To Be A Resilient cancer Patient
People are talking more about resiliency lately. It’s not a new concept but it’s definitely something people are acknowledging and knowing the need to be right now. Resilience is defined as “ability of a person to adjust or recover readily from illness, adversity,...
4 Things NOT Do For A Friend Diagnosed With cancer
Your Friend Was Just Diagnosed With cancer, Now What? There are things you can do for a friend when they are diagnosed with cancer. I’m a glass half full, actually, a glass three quarters to overflowing kind of person so it’s not my nature to focus on the...
Does Having A Scan Ever Get Easier?
Does having a scan ever get easier, even if it's routine? By easier, I mean less anxiety surrounding the potential outcome. I don’t think so. For those of us with cancer, scans (CT, PET, MRI) are part of our reality. If you're reading this and haven't had a scan...
Welcome To Yo cancer, Real Info About Living With cancer
Thank you for stopping by! This blog was originally started in 2011 when I was diagnosed with my first cervical cancer diagnosis. It was really a means for keeping my family and friends updated but now I want to share it with other so...welcome to yo cancer! Life has...
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