Shift of Temperature
The heat has been oppressive and sometimes it feels like it’s all you can do just to make it through the day. And if you or your loved one is in treatment for cancer, the stress and fatigue can [...]
Survey on Emotional Impact of Cancer
As I shared last week, I learn so much from you and your experiences. Whether you are also a cancer survivor, a loved one, or an oncology professional, could you do me a quick favor? [...]
On Falling Apart
“How can we pull ourselves together when we haven’t allowed ourselves to fall part?” Elizabeth Goble My husband’s cancer experience is giving me the chance to revisit how my 6 [...]
What Cancer Leaves Behind
Have you seen this video produced by the Mental Health Channel at the University of Texas? It’s worth a look because in less than 6 minutes it encapsulates many of the feelings cancer [...]
Grateful Warrior?
Lydia confides that she feels sad and depressed most of the day, lacking energy to move forward on her goals for self care and to enjoy her life more. On top of feeling depressed and fatigued, [...]
Kelly’s Podcast On Emotional Healing
Emotional suffering and mental health challenges are side effects of the cancer experience that often go unaddressed. Your life is turned upside down by the shock of the diagnosis, and grueling [...]
Calm and Ready
Enjoy this visualization and guided meditation for helping you feel calm when faced with upcoming appointments, procedures and surgeries. Feel relaxed, loved, and self accepting.
Befriending your Body
Take a few minutes to reclaim and befriend your body, your energy and your day. People who have had cancer often adjust to significant changes, side effects, and managing discomfort. Acknowledge [...]
Hurricane
During a hurricane, the warning signs are there: the weather turns dark, the winds pick up, rains become frightening and torrential. You buckle down to survive. The storm feels endless. Power [...]
The Thaw
The days seemed endless, and Michele marked them off in her calendar like a prisoner records days of a long sentence on the wall. Six months of weekly chemo followed by 6 months of [...]
