Letter to a Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patient A breast cancer survivor shares what she would share with someone recently told, "you have cancer." Vivian Mabuni Recently people reeling from the “You have cancer” diagnosis have called me. If I could, I would … [Read more...] about Letter to a Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patient
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My Walking Disaster
My Walking Disaster How cancer gave a disaster psychology expert a deeper understanding of how to help people in a crisis. I have spent my career studying disaster psychology, but I never dreamed I would become my own walking disaster. Here’s how this came to … [Read more...] about My Walking Disaster
Never So Scared
Never So Scared Six courage-inspiring thoughts for those facing the fear of cancer. By Chris Lawrence When I first heard the news that I had stage IV cancer, I was so scared. In fact, I don’t ever remember feeling that much fear before. If you know me, many people … [Read more...] about Never So Scared
More Than A Conqueror Revisited
More Than a Conqueror (Revisited) A follow up interview with young adult cancer survivor Jenna Holden. Not much holds Jenna Holden back from living her life to the fullest these days. Not her diagnosis of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in 2012 or any of the … [Read more...] about More Than A Conqueror Revisited
A Young Adult Caregiver Steps Up
A Young Adult Caregiver Steps Up How I found blessing through the costly journey of being my mother’s cancer caregiver. Finding out my mom had breast cancer shocked my family and me; it also thrust me into the unexpected role of being a young adult … [Read more...] about A Young Adult Caregiver Steps Up