10 Truths About Cancer And Happiness
johndabell They said “incurable.” They meant the cancer. But too many people hear that word and think it applies to joy, laughter, hope, love, purpose – it doesn’t. You can still…
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The Purple Patch Mindset: Thriving in the Bright Moments
In sport, a ‘purple patch’ describes a run of form – a streak where everything seems to click, and you can do no wrong. It’s a beautiful phrase, evoking colour…
My 300 Cancer Non-Negotiables
There are certain things I will not compromise on when it comes to cancer. These are the non-negotiables. The things that I won’t dilute. Or take short-cuts with. Why? If…
When Cancer Feels Like a Criminal Record
In many ways, cancer can feel like having a criminal record and it’s something that’s always on your CV. It’s a sense of being marked, changed and branded. It follows…
The Day Doesn’t Care…..
The day doesn’t care how tired you are, it still demands to be lived. One thing I learned pretty early when I was diagnosed with cancer is that feeling sorry…
The Quiet Gravity of Hope
Hope is not loud. It doesn’t kick the door in or wave a banner. It doesn’t shout over your fear or drown out your doubts. But it’s always there –…
Route 66: A Metaphor for the Cancer Journey
Sixty-six. What’s special about that number? Well, it’s the number of immunotherapy ‘spa’ treatments I can add to my CV as of tomorrow afternoon. Sixty-six. That’s a lot of treatments…
Fill Your Tank: Hope is the Fuel
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,…
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…