The Cancer Truth notes are here to highlight those truths  we survivors and caregivers are facing every day, but no one is talking about. Let’s make the leap from surviving to thriving together, even on those days you might just want to stay in bed! Participate in the conversation in the Facebook group Surviving is JUST the Beginning or on Instagram.

Cancer Truth Notes: #229

Cancer Truth Notes: #229

Cancer Truth Note: #229 Cancer treatment can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes.  This is one of those truths that no one is really talking about. Similar to lymphedema, there are many factors...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #228

Cancer Truth Notes: #228

Cancer Truth Note: #228 Quieting inner mind chatter is good for mental health and overall wellness. Can you be with the quiet and value the timeout?  One of my favorite parts of Eat, Pray, Love is...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #227

Cancer Truth Notes: #227

Cancer Truth Note: #227 Celebrating small actions can quiet your inner judge and keep you taking small steps that lead to bigger things. How often do you celebrate accomplishments? What kind of...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #226

Cancer Truth Notes: #226

Cancer Truth Note: #226 Gratitude can shift your perspective in a moment. Every day is a spectrum of emotions. One of my dogs is a willful hound. If you know any hounds you know they are...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #225

Cancer Truth Notes: #225

Cancer Truth Note: #225 Climbing a mountain, running a race, navigating cancer treatment… easy or hard is all about perspective.  What did you think when you saw those items, easy or hard? Why did...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #224

Cancer Truth Notes: #224

Cancer Truth Note: #224  Why am I doing this? Whatever this is, asking why is always a good question. When you are clear on the goal you can better decide if it is worthy of being on your list to...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #223

Cancer Truth Notes: #223

Cancer Truth Note: #223 Checking off to do boxes for the sake of the check mark may be a new definition of insanity.  I was talking with a client this week who is very set in the idea that the way...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #222

Cancer Truth Notes: #222

Cancer Truth Note: #222 Some days doing the things you need to do is hard. Whether recovering during a treatment cycle, from surgery, or a long and busy week, sometimes you need to allow yourself a...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #221

Cancer Truth Notes: #221

Cancer Truth Note: #221 Your experiences make you unique and prepare you for meeting the challenges of new experiences. Embrace your uniqueness. Yesterday I asked about a time you thought something...

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