johndabell The ABCs Of Cancer – Part One
Cancer is not as easy as the ABC, far from it. Cancer is the worst game of Scrabble you’ll ever have to play. But we can bring some order to…
A Room With A View – The Hospital Window
Two seriously ill patients shared the same hospital room. One of the patients had the bed by the room’s only window and the other patient had his bed by the…
Cancer – What Do You See?
On the last lesson of the day, a teacher announced a surprise test to his class. They all replied with a chorus of groans as this wasn’t the sort of…
My Cancer Commandments
No one has a cancer rule-book or ‘How-to do cancer’ guide. It’s individual, your own manuscript and your own narrative. I do what I do because my mantras and messages…
Cancer And Pyt
The art of letting go of things out of our control is never easy. We all get frustrated and annoyed and sweat the small stuff, especially in relation to things…
Tapleyism, Extreme Optimism And Cancer
Extreme sports are all about the rush and the buzz. Extreme optimism is no different. There is something about being optimistic that gives me a thrill. It’s exciting, it’s enjoyable…
Operation Asset
You are your biggest critic. You are also your biggest asset. The most valuable thing in your life is your life and this needs looking after. Good self-care is physical,…
You Are The Chief Morale Officer
Keeping your morale in an upright position is your responsibility, no one else’s. You can look to others for a mood boost and to help fine tune your mindset but…
Cancer And Symmachy
You are not alone. You might feel abandoned and alienated with cancer but you definitely aren’t isolated. You are not a lone soldier. I have found that social media platforms…
Cancer And The Bread And Cheese Friend
A bread and cheese friend is someone who will stick with you through thick and thin. This is the person who is a true friend who doesn’t let you down.…