A cancer diagnosis can leave a person in a state of mental and emotional chaos. I remember with clarity, the whirlwind of emotions I felt when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. At this defining moment, it becomes imperative to arm yourself with knowledge and that’s why self-advocacy becomes relevant. […]
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The gratitude journal
Dealing with cancer is hard enough… having people who can assist and taking away some stress is the best thing that happened to me. The gratitude journal is compiled of my support system when diagnosed with cancer. I have been blessed without measure with kind-hearted people and today I want […]
Life interrupted: How cancer changes your perception on life
I was a small town girl with big dreams, working in finance but I always knew I wanted more out of life. I have always been very ambitious with tall dreams and aspirations. I was enthusiastic in my pursuit because I wanted to be the ‘Oprah Winfrey’ of my time […]
The journey called cancer 2
I could literally hear my heart beat as I was advised on my care plan. I was to start chemotherapy. A port was going to be placed on my chest for ease of administration but I practically begged to have it sooner because I wanted to start the treatment ASAP. […]
