Fill Your Tank: Hope is the Fuel
johndabell When cancer tries to flood your mind with fear, your first line of defence isn’t found in test results or treatment plans. It’s found in hope. Hope isn’t some soft,…
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Firefighters of the Soul – Thank You for Showing Up
When the house is on fire, you find out fast who brings water – and who disappears in the smoke. Most cancer patients will know exactly what that feels like.…
You Learn To Walk Differently On The T(r)opic Of Cancer
Walking the Tropic of Cancer is something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve seen Simon Reeve do it and felt quite envious. I’ll keep it on my bucket list just…
The Cancer NGU Spirit: Part One
There are three letters that carry more weight than most words ever could: NGU — Never Give Up. It’s more than a phrase. It’s a force, a Churchillian mindset and…
65 Rounds of Resilience: The Spa That Doesn’t Pamper
Today marks immunotherapy treatment number 65. No massage. No mimosa. No cucumbers on the eyes. No lavender candles. Just the cold click of the IV stand, the slow drip of…
The ABCs Of Cancer – Part Five
Thank you for reading Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four of my ABCs Of Cancer. Here’s Part Five! A is for anti-fragile. Cancer makes you vulnerable and…
The ABCs Of Cancer – Part Four
Thank you for reading Part One, Part Two and Part Three of my ABCs Of Cancer. Here’s Part Four of my ABCs Of Cancer. A is for agathist. You might…
The ABCs Of Cancer – Part Three
You’ve read Part One of my ABCs Of Cancer and you’ve read Part Two of my ABCs Of Cancer. Here’s Part Three of my ABCs Of Cancer! A is for…
The ABCs Of Cancer – Part Two
Cancer sure is an alphabet spaghetti but we can at least try to put it into some sort of order. You may have read my ABCs Of Cancer – Part…