Dr. Keith Bellizzi, a four-time cancer survivor and psycho-oncology researcher, shares lessons on resilience and survivorship. He highlights focusing on what you can control, managing emotions, and pausing to conserve energy as key strategies. Ultimately, he believes cancer is “beaten” by living with purpose and passion, on one’s own terms.
Ryan Hamner is a four-time Hodgkin’s survivor, musician, and author. Like many of us, Ryan has experienced some of the Late Effects of his treatment, including cardiac problems.
Coping Magazine is one of our “go-to” publications for keeping survivors both informed and inspired. This article is a perfect example of why that is. The author, Heather Hall, is a three-time survivor of cancer. Her story and her sage advice make for a good read.
While it may seem obvious, listening to music can make all the difference in how we deal with a stressful situation. But did you know that a certain kind of music might trigger unwanted memories or thoughts? This article provides more detail on how music therapy works and why it could be helpful to understand what the best music is for YOU.
When you’ve had cancer, you make friends with people who share your experience of changed priorities. But there’s a cost: fresh grief is never far away.