I cannot help it but every time I hear about someone who has died from cancer, it takes a toll on my spirit and knocks me down a notch. I hurt for the person, for their family and their friends. I also hurt deeply for myself, because I know that I too may not survive [...]
The word “cancer” still makes most people run for cover and shrink in terror, despite the fact that there are so many cancer survivors. This word cancer remains so emotionally laden that many of the most compassionate people I know still struggle not to overtly shrink and hide from us survivors. People feel awkward and [...]
Gilda's Club and The Wellness Community seem to be merging...look for an announcement on July 15.
Go to a prostate cancer support group and I guarantee sometime during the conversation the issues surrounding diet and supplements will become a hot topic of conversation. My guess is that if you poll the topics of the “special guest lecturers” that speak at support groups, 15% of the topics will include diet and supplements. [...]
Many of us survivors have concluded we are better off having cancer. How can we be better off, we’re going to die. Yes, that is true, but so are you. I know what my fate has in store, so I can appreciate today. You go through the motions, and then without warning You too will [...]