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: #166

Cancer Truth Notes: #166

Cancer Truth Note: #166 Wellbeing isn’t just about physical health. Wellbeing can be physical, financial, mental, emotional, social, and purpose. In the world of health coaching, well any coaching...

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Cancer Truth Note: #165

Cancer Truth Note: #165

Cancer Truth Note: #165 As cancer survivors we have an opportunity to normalize end of life conversations, especially when life is still very much happening. My conversation with Denise Manos that I...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #163

Cancer Truth Notes: #163

Cancer Truth Note: #163 Having a will, medical directive, and end of life wishes documented is a GIFT to your loved ones. Not a white flag of surrender.  When I was preparing for surgery my husband...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #162

Cancer Truth Notes: #162

Cancer Truth Note: #162 A cancer diagnosis may be a catalyst to “get your affairs in order.” Is this a silver lining or a dark cloud? Whether those words were used or not, getting our affairs in...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #161

Cancer Truth Notes: #161

Cancer Truth Note: #161 When we have an understanding tribe, navigating challenges may be easier.   I have been a volunteer for Casting for Recovery for a few years now. In episode 44 of Unspoken...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #160

Cancer Truth Notes: #160

Cancer Truth Note: #160 Shifting our brain's focus for 30 seconds to a minute can unlock our creativity, quiet attention challenges, and calm down chronic pain.  Last week we talked about a change...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #159

Cancer Truth Notes: #159

Cancer Truth Note: #159 Having a quality of life where there are more good days than challenging days is IMPORTANT. Being alive is awesome. Being able to live that life well may require creative...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #158

Cancer Truth Notes: #158

Cancer Truth Note: #158 Bite sized actions build over time, if you START.  Believe it or not, big changes can start to happen 30 seconds at a time.  The bigger challenge may be getting past your...

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Cancer Truth Notes: #157

Cancer Truth Notes: #157

Cancer Truth Note: #157 No one wants chronic pain or other treatment side effects to hold them back from activities they love. It is possible to regain confidence and control over these challenges...

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