Emotional Support
A colon cancer diagnosis incites not only a physical battle, but an emotional one as well. These articles provide sources of support to patients, caregivers, friends, family, and colon cancer survivors trying to cope with the emotional impact of the disease.
Coping with the Fear of Recurrence
I spent 10 years of my early adulthood trying to cope with the fear of recurrence. I still don't have it all figured out, but hopefully by sharing my experience, it will help you grapple with what you're feeling.
I spent 10 years of my early adulthood trying to cope with the fear of recurrence. I still don't have it all figured out, but hopefully by sharing my experience, it will help you grapple with what you're feeling.
Top Colon Cancer Blogs
Cancer blogs are a great way to stay informed about colon cancer and to learn about others' experiences with the disease. Some cancer blogs (like mine) are written by patient advocates. Others, like most of the cancer blogs recommended here, are written by people who use the blog to discuss their personal experiences.
Cancer blogs are a great way to stay informed about colon cancer and to learn about others' experiences with the disease. Some cancer blogs (like mine) are written by patient advocates. Others, like most of the cancer blogs recommended here, are written by people who use the blog to discuss their personal experiences.
What Are Your Adjectives?
A woman at work recently had "Fearless" tattooed in cursive on the underside of her wrist. I love that tattoo. Partly because it looks hot, but mainly because of why Sara got it: as a prominent visual reminder not to let fear get in her way. Fear of sickness, fear of dying, fear of the unknown.
A woman at work recently had "Fearless" tattooed in cursive on the underside of her wrist. I love that tattoo. Partly because it looks hot, but mainly because of why Sara got it: as a prominent visual reminder not to let fear get in her way. Fear of sickness, fear of dying, fear of the unknown.
My Father Has Stage 3 Colon Cancer
I just found out that my father has colon cancer. It is in stage 3 and I am at a loss and I am scared. I just don't know what to do. Can you please help me?
I just found out that my father has colon cancer. It is in stage 3 and I am at a loss and I am scared. I just don't know what to do. Can you please help me?
My Dad Won't Let Anyone Go to His Doctor Appointment
About five years ago, my dad was diagnosed with colon cancer. He is having a bone marrow biopsy in a few days and I am very nervous. A week after the biopsy, he has a consultation scheduled and my sister wants to go with him to the appointment. But, as he put it, he feels as if she would be intrusive.
About five years ago, my dad was diagnosed with colon cancer. He is having a bone marrow biopsy in a few days and I am very nervous. A week after the biopsy, he has a consultation scheduled and my sister wants to go with him to the appointment. But, as he put it, he feels as if she would be intrusive.
Donating to Combined Federal Campaign Charities
It feels good to do good. Why not check out the charities of the Combined Federal Campaign to see if there are any you'd be interested in supporting?
It feels good to do good. Why not check out the charities of the Combined Federal Campaign to see if there are any you'd be interested in supporting?
How to Cope with Stress and Become More Resilient
Emotional resilience is partially inborn, but can (and should) be learned and developed. If you’d like to be able to handle life’s challenges (both major and minor) with greater ease, to grow from adversity, and to turn potentially negative events into positive ones, the following steps can help you to do just that, and to become more emotionally resilient.
Emotional resilience is partially inborn, but can (and should) be learned and developed. If you’d like to be able to handle life’s challenges (both major and minor) with greater ease, to grow from adversity, and to turn potentially negative events into positive ones, the following steps can help you to do just that, and to become more emotionally resilient.