Cancer And Nursing Care
johndabell I’m guessing that most patients hold nurses in relatively high esteem. Without them, the system grinds to a halt. Nurses are often referred to as ‘angels’ or ‘heroes’ with superpowers…
April 2024
Cancer And Thought Terminating Clichés
It is what it is. I heard that when I was first told about my cancer. I still hear it said today. It appears to be a cultural response to…
Good Cancer Citizenship
What does good cancer citizenship look like? For me, this all about serving others and self-improvement, a bit like good citizenship but with a specific focus. It is an active…
Be The Carabiner Of Courage
An essential piece of kit for any mountaineer or climber is the carabiner/karabiner. This light and incredibly strong snap clip is a life-saver and an unsung hero. A carabiner is…
Cancer And Micawberian Optimism
When you have cancer then it’s important to adopt a positive outlook. It helps to be stubborn. It helps to be a contrarian and an outlier. It helps to have…
Cancer, Self-Talk And Higher Optimism
How do you master your inner dialogue after an incurable cancer diagnosis? You don’t – you just learn to be less afraid, root yourself in hope, pump the positives, slog…
It’s Not Rocket Science
It’s not rocket science, it’s rocket salad. Cancer is a hugely complex experience to go through and living it can feel like being in the biggest bowl of spaghetti ever.…
You Are A Lollapalooza
Scratch beneath the surface of a cancer survivor and what will you find? That’s an easy one. You will find a big, bright and bold lollapalooza! Yes, that’s right a…
Cancer And Self-Motivation
It can be hard to motivate yourself when you are going through cancer and that’s not unusual. Cancer is zapping and sapping and requires plenty of inner-strength and perseverance to…
What Do You See?
It’s all in the approach. For example, when you look at this picture, what do you see? It depends on your mindset of course which McLandburgh Wilson explained in 1915:…