Panic, fear of death, stress, anxiety, a sense of isolation and depression are common cancer emotions.
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The End of Planning
Maybe I wasn’t born a planner, but for most of my life, planning has been an integral part of who I am. When I was young, uncertainty at home made planning essential. What will I do to minimize risk if Dad come home in a bad mood? How many hours of babysitting money do I… Continue reading The End of Planning
Listen to the MockingBird
Like the mockingbird, we all need to try on different tunes in the search for resilience after a cancer diagnosis.
Sound of Silence
Reminding myself to listen to the sound of silence helps me be the supportive friend and mentor I want to be to those struggling with loss and grief.
Leslie
How do you map out your future when cancer has suddenly thrown your present into confusion?
Onward
Nothing is normal after cancer or Covid, but maybe, just maybe, we can begin to move on...
Gut Reaction Diet
Cancer disrupts the gut-brain connection and microbiome. Learn what you can eat to feel better physically and emotionally.
Still Grieving
Anger is a natural part of grief, but that doesn't mean it is expected or easily dismissed.
Kim
Kim discovered that the fallout from a breast cancer diagnosis can go beyond the physical to impact emotional growth and precipitate so much change.
Caramelizing Onions
Grief is a lot like onions. It makes your eyes sting and tear, even if you think this time, you will have it under control. But with the right amount of heat and time, you can bring out the sweetness and mellow the sting.
Book Excerpt: The Science of Recovery
So what exactly is happening in there that prevents us from jumping right back into life the day after treatment ends?
Robin S
Robin found that her breast cancer diagnosis unleashed complex emotions and lasting changes she continues to face.
Closet Treasures
Where do you find the strength you need to cope with cancer? Often, we have treasures hidden in the back of the closet we forget we own that just might help.
Nurturing a Seed of Hope
We can’t all bloom at the same time, and every one of us, like every plant in the yard, needs a period of rest and recovery before we can flash our colors again.
Cancer Vacation
Cancer never takes a vacation, but if we are lucky enough, we can take a much needed vacation from cancer.
The Right Thing to Say
Knowing what to say is hard when nothing you say can possibly ease the heartache
Something to Celebrate?
Once you hear the words, "You've got cancer" you are considered a survivor. But is that the best way to describe how you feel?
Rebecca
Rebecca found recovery to offer as many surprising challenges as the cancer itself, but eventually learned to accept that she would be okay.
Michelle
After a day of falling apart, Michelle switched into autopilot to to get through cancer with her sense of self intact.