The Day Doesn’t Care…..
johndabell 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…
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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…
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…
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…
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 Eucatastrophe
On a personal level, cancer is catastrophic. We all know the devastation it brings but sometimes, just sometimes, there is an unexpected twist in the tale and there is a…