Panic, fear of death, stress, anxiety, a sense of isolation and depression are common cancer emotions.
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Douglas
Mei Fung's strength allowed her husband and sons to smile, love and go on.
Cancer in the Age of Corona Virus
With cancer, uncertainty is the norm, taking some of the sting out of coronavirus anxiety.
Traci
Traci bears the weight of her metastatic breast cancer by baring it all to help others.
From the First to the Last
Now that I am no longer living the daily trauma of hearing “You’ve got cancer,” I find myself more curious about the “How” of it than “Why me?” I’ve always been fascinated by the mysteries of science. And to satiate that curiosity, I have amassed a collection of partially read and even less-partially understood books… Continue reading From the First to the Last
Listen Up!
Founder, Cynthia Hayes, talks about the emotional impact of cancer and how TheBigOrdeal can help. Interviewed live by Melanie Young, host of Fearless Fabulous You! on the Women 4 Women Network, IHeartRadio.com, Cynthia shares patient and caregiver stories, research insights and advice on how to cope. And she shares her motivation for starting TheBigOrdeal.
Smiling Silver Medalist
Reframing the experience helps put cancer in its place.
Heartache and Sorrow
Loss is an intrinsic part of the cancer experience, bringing with it, heartache and sorrow.
All About Soul
As Billy Joel says, "It's All About Soul."
Charlotte
With humor and loving support, Charlotte learned she was stronger than she had imagined.
Straight Talk About Cancer
Metaphors shape our conversation and emotions around cancer.
Tony
Denial, and the quiet support of those he loves, helped Tony cope with three cancer scares.
Sue M
When cancer becomes chronic, coping becomes a habit.
Palliative, Supportive and Hospice Care
A scary name keeps us from getting the support we need and deserve.
Double Whammy
Coping with cancer is hard enough, but we have to deal with the high cost of treatment too.
Into the Woods
Cancer is never a walk in the woods, but like bush-whacking, we make our own paths and prepare for the next adventure.
Randi
How do you take care of everyone else when your own needs are so great?
Everyone Has a Story
I may be slow, but I’m beating cancer.
Anthony
Anthony 's focus on his son helps him cope with the loss of his wife after so little time.