Cancer affects everyone differently
While every journey is unique, learning how others cope with cancer can offer comfort, inspiration and a sense of solidarity.
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I woke up one morning and I said out loud, “I’m going to be ok.” I was then determined to succeed at getting through this.
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Looking ahead, I just want all of this to end so I can go back to being the woman I was before. I plan to finish my treatment and return to work.
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Throughout my journey to recovery, my biggest fear was my loved ones suffering because of me, and seeing my parents and siblings sad.
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Always, in everything in life, but especially this journey, back yourself. If you don’t back you, nobody else will. You back yourself, and you’ll have a whole army standing beside you.
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Despite the intense treatments, side effects, and financial strain, I find strength in prayer and the love of my loved ones, holding onto hope for the future.
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My biggest fear now revolves around the upcoming surgery, as it entails the removal of my entire large intestine and living with a stoma.
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My biggest desire is simply to spend as much time as possible with my loved ones. I'd love to see my daughter get married and start a family.
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The sudden weight loss I experienced was suspicious enough for me to seek online explanations for it.
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Share your cancer experience with others because it can reduce your psychological pressure, and you might also unexpectedly gain more information about cancer.
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The chemotherapy failed and the cancer cells spread. I was referred to another hospital for immunotherapy.
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I plan to save up more and resume working full time. I had to stop working when I started my treatment. My finances took a hit during my treatment.
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Quality of life is very important to me. I rather people remember me for who I was than for who they saw right before my death.
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Like many others with cancer, my biggest fear throughout my cancer journey is that I might die. To overcome this fear, I pray to God to do His best miracle.
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I thought the pain and urination problems were due to old age. It turned out to be for cancer.
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My biggest dream is to see my daughter grow up and be there during all her milestones. I want to be there to give her hand in marriage one day.
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My advice is, don’t put off taking care of your health. Do everything you can, and you’ll feel better in the end, physically and mentally.
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Whatever happens, it's important to face it head on. It may be daunting and intimidating, but life happens.
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After everything, I now feel optimistic and inspired. I am thankful and relieved that I was able to overcome the difficulties of cancer treatment.
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My biggest dream is to see my children grow up and attend college. It kept me going, and motivated me to persevere.
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