Living As A Cancer Survivor - Discouraged & Vulnerable
Many survivors deal with chronic pain that creates new feelings of vulnerability. I am starting to worry about what is going to happen to people in my position. This week I have been dealing with excessive swelling from lymphedema. The term is redundant since there is no one without the other.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - Thanksgiving 1990
A portion of today’s blog can be found below
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! - Before I begin, I want to take this time to wish everyone the Happiest Thanksgiving imaginable and that the good Lord bless and keep all of you.
Thanksgiving 1990 was a change for me (not nearly as drastic as the next 28 were), but that year was the first spent without both my mother and father together. Earlier that year (September), they had split, and I was living at home with my father while my mom stayed with my oldest sister and her husband.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - From Tiers to Tears - Part 2
Any relationship which one relies on the other financially can cause resentment. It can also create the one who needs assistance to feel shame. I did. Never again will I put the burden of my health issues on anyone else. I am limited, but not useless. It is essential to me that I be financially independent, even if I die trying.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - From Tiers to Tears - Part 1
I have not been myself these last few months. I've been angry, short with people, overly sarcastic, and redundantly cynical. That is not the person I am. I always had a positive outlook on life. The only time I get to be myself is when I'm on the radio for six hours during the week.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - Forgiveness
One thing we all struggle with is forgiveness. I have made some brutal mistakes that have devastated others and been incredibly selfish. I have been the poster boy for thinking only of myself. When I felt convicted and made aware of my behavior, I experienced long seasons of remorse and self-loathing.
Read moreLACS - Dying Cancer Patient Final Words Inspire Many
When you are facing death, the thoughts, words, and advice that form in your mind are remarkable. There were a few times during my brush with death that I expressed my views about what is essential in life.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - Worrying
This topic is difficult for me of which to speak. I don't want to be a hypocrite, so let me start by saying worrying impacts my life consistently. I did not have this mindset before being diagnosed with cancer. I am not worried about the cancer returning, but about the side effects that create environments that I can't control.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor: Actions speak loudest
When you are dealing with cancer, many things will be outside of your control. As a family member, spouse, sibling, or parent, seeing a loved one suffer is one of the worst feelings you will experience. The sentiment is mutual for the patient or survivor.
Read moreAnother Perspective Part 5 - Questions Anyone? →
The following excerpt is the fifth thing that Rachael Yahne’s mentions in her article “5 Things that they never tell you about life after cancer”
People will be scared to ask you questions (even though they'll have a lot of questions)
Read moreAnother Perspective Part 4 - Awkward Conversations
The following excerpt is the fourth thing that Rachael Yahne’s mentions in her article “5 Things that they never tell you about life after cancer”
There will be some awkward conversations...
In life after cancer and treatment, even the physical parts of your being are different. Especially when it comes to dating. There are scars. There is skin that is very tender to the touch because of the radiation. There are hangups and insecurities that are caused by the way my body is different now. So yes, there will be a level of communication absolutely necessary to make sure both partners are comfortable.
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