I’ll never forget the day my dad was diagnosed with cancer. It was the very first day of my family’s cancer life, even though I didn’t know it then. He’d been having some really strange symptoms and had been to at least 10 different specialists trying to find someone who could help him. That day he…
These are the 9 best books on overcoming fear and anxiety for caregivers who are helping somone they love battle cancer. Feeling alone and stressed out? We’ve scoured the globe for the best book (well, the best 9) on overcoming fear and anxiety that will help you feel better, fast. Dealing with a loved one’s…
If someone you love is going through a difficult time when facing the loss of a loved one, you might be looking for a way to cheer them up. These are the best grief gift ideas to help you do just that. It’s absolutely heartbreaking to watch a loved one suffer with grief. You can…
There is no way to fully prepare yourself for what’s coming when cancer is involved. Preparing for the worst is a natural response, but you can’t allow the “worst” to invade your mind. Trust me, it will take over. On one hand, you have to protect yourself. You have to try on some level to…
33 verses about fear and anxiety to remind you that God is in control during cancer. The perfect bible verses to calm your fears and anxiety. If you need spiritual support in your cancer journey, you absolutely need to read these 33 verses about fear and anxiety. Inspiring words of encouragement from your heavenly father…
The perfect prayer for caregivers has to relate to the struggles of the journey. These 11 prayers are right on target. When my father was diagnosed with cancer, I was trucking along, trying to handle the insane amount of stress as best I could when my husband had a routine exam and was referred to…
When my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, we had no idea how this story would end. Unfortunately, after a 21-month battle that an army would be proud of we spent our very first holidays without him. After almost 2 years of adventures, bucket lists, and talking about everything under the sun, we lost my dad. 3…
After 21 months of fighting and some seriously debilitating symptoms with my dad’s diagnosis of Lung Cancer, we spent the week admitted to the urgent care at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The night before we left the hospital, my dad started to cry. I was panicking, not sure what to do because throughout my life and through…
If you want to become stronger to get through cancer, these quick and easy affirmations for mental strength will help you every day. I was in my PJs, just sitting down to enjoy my first cup of coffee when my dad called. “Are you almost here? We need to leave in half an hour if…
When my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, I already had a crazy busy life. I was working full time, raising kids, taking care of a house, a dog, and my husband… Within a few weeks, my entire personal life was flipped upside down. I had a ridiculous time trying to fit everything into an…