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: #45
Cancer Truth Note: #45 Seeking a reasonable answer to weird or uncommon side effects from cancer treatment is REASONABLE. Looking back, I had 3 major side effect challenges that might have been...
Cancer Truth Notes: #44
Cancer Truth Note: #44 Cancer treatment looks different on everyone. While the treatments may be similar the short term and long term side effects can vary patient to patient. This can make getting...
Cancer Truth Notes: #43
Cancer Truth Note: #43 Not all doctors talk to their patients about movement and the importance of getting back to normal movement quickly and safely following surgery, during, or after cancer...
Cancer Truth Notes: #42
Cancer Truth Note: #42 Getting curious about how you feel in your body may be your best tool to problem solving cancer treatment side effects. Aromatase Inhibitors are well known for causing joint...
Cancer Truth Notes: #41
Cancer Truth Note: #41 Survivor: One who remains alive and continues to function during and after overcoming a serious hardship or life-threatening disease. National Cancer Institute Cancer...
Cancer Truth Notes: #40
Cancer Truth Note: #40 In cancer survivorship perspective is everything. Have you ever played with those photos that are actually 2 different images? Maybe you see the faces, maybe you see the...
Cancer Truth Notes: #39
Cancer Truth Note: #39 Get social. Exercising with a friend can improve your mood and keep you consistent. Get social. Exercising with a friend can improve your mood and keep you consistent. Meeting...
Cancer Truth Notes: #38
Cancer Truth Note: #38 It is never too late to start to exercise to improve your overall health. I have said it before, and I am sure I will say it 10 more times at least in posts this year. Every...
Cancer Truth Notes: #37
Cancer Truth Note: #37 In cancer survivorship prioritizing wellness is not a nice to have, it is a requirement. Studies show that diet, exercise, and stress reduction help us navigate survivorship....
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