Cancer Truth Note: #10

Cancer Truth Note: #10 You are the CEO of you. This is your story, no one else’s. There are a lot of choices to make, often early on and all at once. It is overwhelming and there are often a lot of opinions. You are in control, and you have the final say. You wouldn’t...

Cancer Truth Notes: #9

Cancer Truth Note: #9 Your choices are YOUR choices, you don’t need to explain them. Much like NO is a complete sentence, your choices are yours. Everyone has a judgement about everything, especially about cancer treatment. As one podcast guest put it, “Even the...

Cancer Truth Note #8

Cancer Truth Note: #8 No is a complete sentence. Truths 1 to 7 were all about rest and taking the time needed to recover or recharge. Part of that is knowing, I mean REALLY KNOWING, that No is a complete sentence that needs no explanation or apology. Where can you...

Cancer Truth Notes: #7

Cancer Truth Note: #7 Caregivers need time to rest and recharge. Caregivers are too often unsung heroes. I did not fully understand how much I did every day or how much my husband did every day until one of us was not able to do the things. Whether it is the flu,...

Cancer Truth Notes: #6

Cancer Truth Note: #6 Rest is your responsibility. Let that sink in. I’ll wait… What if rest was non-negotiable on your to do list. Yes you, the mom, dad, caregiver, business owner, fill in the role/job title of your choice. Getting enough rest is vital to...