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: #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,...
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...
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...
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...
Cancer Truth Notes: #5
Cancer Truth Note: #5 Healing is exhausting! Has anyone actually ever been told this after surgery or an illness? Anyone? I never was. Of course they say take it easy. They may give you a list of...
Cancer Truth Notes: #4
Cancer Truth Note: #4 Every body experiences conditions and treatment differently! Think about everyone you know who has experienced COVID-19. Several of my family members have had it. No one has...
Cancer Truth Note: #3
Cancer Truth Note: #3 You are the expert of your body. Period. End of sentence. What is your body telling you today? Does it need to move? Does it need you to schedule that overdue doctor...
Cancer Truth Note: #2
Cancer Truth Note: #2 Every day is health awareness day! - We have days for everything! Every cancer, every medical condition, donuts, dogs, cats... you name it, there is a day or a month for it....
Cancer Truth Note: #1
Cancer Truth Note: #1 Six years ago on December 2nd I had my last chemo treatment. To most people the end of treatment equals the end of cancer. The next day we hear... "Treatment is over, your good...
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