tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147268562731324057.post2919822408668257369..comments2023-03-25T06:12:18.010-07:00Comments on Prayers for Jen: LIFE AFTER CANCER...WHAT NOW?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147268562731324057.post-20865756222294335162012-03-27T20:59:12.799-07:002012-03-27T20:59:12.799-07:00I feel honored and flattered that people I don'...I feel honored and flattered that people I don't even know take the time to read my story. My only hope is it helps someone not feel so alone or lost in their own journey. Cancer is tricky. For a while when I was fighting stage 4, still had my hair and society didn't treat me as much of a cancer patient. I now look the part even though I'm doing the same things and it's amazing as to how much of a conversation stopper I can be when I enter the room. Just wanting to regain the somewhat "normal life" I had, if I ever had one...grin But in many ways even though CANCER has forever changed me, it has also brought a contentment and joy that I don't think I would have found without it. The small things don't get to me and I am grateful for everyday. So cliche I know, but so true. Thanks for your comments. I do read them and they mean a lot.Prayers for Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07227497951368607113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147268562731324057.post-72274271162987702062012-03-12T07:44:35.158-07:002012-03-12T07:44:35.158-07:00Thank you for sharing your story. Though I've ...Thank you for sharing your story. Though I've never faced cancer myself, I've watched loved ones fight the battle and they same the same thing: they're forever changed. It's fascinating to see just HOW cancer changes a person, even years later.<br />When my dad was diagnosed with stage four skin cancer, his friend gave him a copy of the book "Face Forward" by Michele Howe Clarke (http://faceforwardbook.com). I think the author is a great example of how to include happiness in your life during an after cancer - she leveraged her pain to help herself grow. It's a really inspiring read!Justin78https://www.blogger.com/profile/01986299111945090219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147268562731324057.post-79138560987930041032012-02-26T21:42:31.551-08:002012-02-26T21:42:31.551-08:00http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2...http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/26/MN0D1NC2I6.DTL The San Francisco Chronicle had an article today called "New help for survivors with life after cancer." It won't be available online until after 3:00 tomorrow, but I knew I'd forget if I didn't post this now.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432035940956042729noreply@blogger.com