by Jennifer | Apr 2, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #121 Knowing what is “normal” can help you to make decisions faster, even when the “normal” does not seem normal at all. Last week I had surgery. Over the past few years I have had several. I am usually a good waker upper. I am generally fully... by Jennifer | Apr 1, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #120 After treatment or surgery we may have setbacks. Remember to focus on how you are moving forward and not the obstacles being dropped in your path. There is always going to be an obstacle. After you dust off, how you navigate the obstacles is... by Jennifer | Mar 31, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #119 Sometimes it is better NOT to hear all the stories before surgery. This may sound a little weird since I spend a fair amount of time witnessing the stories of others. I recently was getting ready for surgery and as it is my way to be open with... by Jennifer | Mar 30, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #118 If you do not advocate for yourself, you may be at the mercy of someone else’s attachments. Self advocacy is another one of the topics that comes up a lot. It may be one of the most important topics. Everyone has their own agenda. The... by Jennifer | Mar 29, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #117 If you listen to your body when it whispers, you don’t have to hear it scream. I say this to people a lot. This goes hand in hand with cancer truth note 3: You are the expert of your body. Listen to what it is telling you. I see people in the... by Jennifer | Mar 28, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #116 Cancer Survivorship sometimes feels like waiting for the other shoe to drop. This is definitely true of screenings. We have talked about scanxiety in the past. That is definitely a thing. However, it is also challenging as a cancer survivor...