Mental Health and Mindfulness

How do you hold onto hope when cancer feels overwhelming?

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How can faith and gratitude help during cancer treatment struggles?

Amen . Hebrews 13:16. Good Thursday morning everyone! ☀️ May this day bring new mercies, open doors, and peace that passes understanding. Whatever you face today, remember God goes before you and walks with you. Stay encouraged, stay thankful, and let your light shine. 🙏✨ Yall be safe.

How do you find hope after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis?

When I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in April 2024 I wasn’t quite sure I would’ve still be here feeling okay today. In fact my first oncologist hinted that I should have a bucket list which really petrified me at the time even if he was being a realist. I chose hope and faith and I still believe in the power of positive thinking and courage. This community gives me hope and the knowledge that there are many others with journeys that are not so dissimilar to mine. It’s been a rough week awaiting test results s and somewhat confused by my conflicting results ✝️🙏🥰. But I praise God for giving me special care team and for my family and this community.

How do you find strength and hope during cancer treatment through faith?

Amen. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Good Wednesday morning everyone. Its a foggy start here in south west Louisiana but the sky is the limit. (Prayer “Lord, today I give You my thoughts, my words, and my actions. Help me to do everything with a heart that honors You. When I am tired, give me strength. When I am unsure, give me wisdom. May my life reflect Your love and bring You glory. In Jesus’ name, ) Amen.” Yall be safe.

How do you find strength and faith while battling cancer for years?

I have been battling for 4 and. A half years now each day is a blessing from God no matter if im healed on this side of earth or in heaven God has me in his hands I will only leave when he calls me home

Can anyone else relate to my cancer journey and symptoms?

We all can relate to each other’s journey in some capacity. PUT THE WORDS, “I TOO” IN FRONT OF EACH LINE. Thought it was nothing serious. Thought it was just an ear ache. Was spitting out blood. Was stunned by the diagnosis. Was scared. Had radiation treatments. Had chemotherapy. Witnessed another patient die next to me. Had Blood tests. Spent time in the hospital. Had biopsies. Had pet-scans. Could not sleep. Cried at night. Had days laying in bed shivering. Had constipation from medications. Got extra hydration IV’s. Could not eat solid foods. Had nausea. Lost over 30 pounds. Had diarrhea. Experienced exhaustion. Experience fatigue. Experience neuropathy. Experienced stumbling and falling. Walked on shaking legs. Am a care giver. Exercised when I didn’t feel good. Increased my activity slowly. Increased my energy levels. Increased my appetite. Increased my moods. Decreased my circle. Changed my prospective. Have become more spiritual. Persevered through trauma. Can relate to your struggles. 🙏 I too, Am grateful! 🙏

How to cope while waiting for cancer diagnosis results?

On the way to find out my diagnosis. Prayers please.🙏

How do I cope with stage 4 cancer while caring for wife with dementia?

I'm not going to make it. My wife has dementia. I have stage 4 and on delaying chemo. I'm stressed to the max. I can't eat healthy because she can't cook and she won't let me cook. I can't go for a walk because I can't be out of her sight for a minute. The chemo gives me diarrhea, when I'm in the bathroom she wants me to hurry because of something she needs. I feel like selfish garbage because I am getting angry and it's not her fault. I would like someone to care for me, but she doesn't even know I have cancer. I can't relax because I have to stay on top of things. Sorry, I just need to vent and i don't want to burden family. So you guys get to hear it.

How do you rebuild your life after cancer treatment forces early retirement?

Hi... I am 8 weeks post surgery of stage III radiation induced angiosarcoma. My next step is keytruda every 3 weeks for the next 2 years. My life changed a lot, I am no longer working, and I was very happy with my career when I stopped working. I am trying to redefine what I will do next. It is confusing... suddenly, in early retirement.

How to find hope and beauty when facing cancer treatment?

Trying to see the beauty in tomorrow