Is There Life After Cancer?
As strange as it may sound, my life has been enriched by cancer in so many ways. Things that used to be important are not, and in the same vein, things that once were not, now are. My Christian self has changed for the better. I can be grateful that God has brought me through this and asked me to experience it. I've discovered that I am a much better Christian when I am suffering in abject misery; this is not a very flattering thing to realize but whether I like to admit it or not it's true. I have met some truly amazing people on this journey, and it is my biggest hope that reading this will help another patient somewhere. Anywhere. Even if it's only one person, I want you to know that there really is life after cancer; and sometimes it's even better than the one you had before :o)
Pink Places to Visit...
- Read my cancer blog...
- It has been 1 year, 9 months and 13 days since the bottom dropped out of my life. Even though I've finished treatment and passed my "one year from date of diagnosis" survivor mark, I don't feel back to normal. Actually I'm not sure we ever quite get there, do we? My cancer is in remission now but some part of it still exists on the fringes of my subconscious. It surfaces here and there to torment me and remind me that it's never really over, but it CAN be pushed far enough into the background that it doesn't overshadow your entire life...
- Center for Restorative Breast Surgery - Welcome
- A dedicated resource for women seeking the most advanced methods of breast reconstruction. This is where I had my reconstruction done - they're awesome!
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- Learn the latest on diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and screening and more. We are the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists...
- Breast Cancer Treatment Information and Pictures
- Your lifeline to the best medical information about breast cancer. News articles are continually updated with reviews and commentary from our breastcancer.org experts
- Beyond the Shock Video
- A step by step guide to understanding the diagnosis of breast cancer. Understanding breast cancer and how to live with and fight it is one of the biggest steps you can take on your road to wellness...
- Shop Ali's Attic on Etsy
- The pink ribbon is in honor those who lost the battle to Breast Cancer; Mom, Bonnie, Nana, Sandra and Sharon. Also those who are Surviors; Flossie, Lani, Rene, Sandy and all the women I have met at shows and walks! You are all my Hero's! We sell Breast Cancer Awareness Items! A portions of the proceeds of these items is donated for Breast Cancer Research. I've shopped with Ali and she's just as fabulous as her shop!
- Wigs from the Paula Young Catalog
- Nation's leading choice for quality synthetic and human hair wigs and hairpieces for nearly three decades. Priced very affordably - I got my hair there :o)
- Handmade Chemo Hats for Cancer Patients
- CJ Hats specializes in hats that provide full head coverage for women experiencing hair loss due to cancer, chemotherapy, alopecia, or pregnancy. Also caters to women seeking modest headwear. Great source for gifts to give to cancer patients. marianne's hats are fabulous!
- Click to Support
- This site helps to support free Mammograms for women; just click on the link and you've helped them do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
Great information!! I'm sure you will help many with this!
Posted May 18, 2008
