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• March 8, 2013 9:17 a.m.

  I was diagnosed with breast cancer a week ago today. Still reeling and trying to find my way. I am a christian but struggling to find enough focus to find comfort in the Word.

  - Jacqui

• January 24, 2013 12:39 p.m.

  Jan. 25, 2013 After a bout with Pneumonia last March and 2 biopsies I was diagnosed with Mesothelioma. I think I was in shock for awhile, knowing that this disease is incurable. I am a Christian with a strong faith and as I went to God's Word and all of the promises there in I immediately was comforted and found peace. I've found that when I'm focused on Jesus my circumstances don't rule my life. I know that God loves me and will bring good out of this whole sickness and for His Glory. I'm on so many prayer lists and I feel like I am covered like a blanket with them. My side effects from Chemo have been bareable and I continue to go about my life. It's been 10 months since my diagnosis, I'm thankful The good Lord has allowed me to live thus far. When I do die and go to Heaven, I am so much more ready now than before. I have no fear and my family have had the time also to prepare. I pray for those who have no peace in their trials, it must be so painful. I am blessed. - Dorothy

  - Dorothy

• November 29, 2012 5:04 p.m.

  I was just told today that I have breast cancer. I've been praying, along with my family and friends, and have come to an acceptance of my diagnosis. It's Stage I so that's something I'm grateful for. I meet with the surgical team on Monday, so I'm having a little anxiety about the prescribed treatment. The cancer is way back by my chest wall, and I'm afraid they will recommend a radical mastectomy. I pray for the strength to deal with what is ahead of me. Oh, and my son is getting married on Dec. 27 in another state so I have to fly there. I hope and pray that I will still be able to go.

  - Marianne

• November 29, 2012 8:17 a.m.

  Having to deal with IBC for the last 8 years and now knowing it has metastized has been excruatingly painful emotionally and physically. Without the support of my husband of 42 years and my sister's caring (she died 3 weeks ago(, I wonder how I am going to have resilience. Writing poems and haiku has been my lifesaver.

  - Jeanine

• November 25, 2012 2:32 a.m.

  My faith has carried me through the last of chem and radiotherapy, only that I know God is holding me in the palm of his hand am I able to remain at peace. My fath community are all praying for me.

  - maree

• November 24, 2012 6:17 p.m.

  I have been through treatment four times in the last 5 years as my cancer is a chronic condition. I agree with Marcy completely! In addition, I have just finished read Proof of Heaven by Dr. Eben Alexander (a neurosurgeon) which is an amazing account of his NDE(near death experience)

  - Nancy

• November 23, 2012 7:39 p.m.

  I am beginning chemo for colon cancer and have been writing in a gratitude journal. It helps me to forget for a time the ugly word "cancer" and reflect what is most important in my life. God has blessed me with a loving family, beautiful friends and a great big wonderful world!

  - Joy

• November 23, 2012 10:02 a.m.

  As a cancer survivor, you really do need to give yourself some "upper/uplift moments" like mentioned in this article. You definitely need to have "time out moments" where your cancer thoughts are temporarily in the background.

  - Phil

• November 23, 2012 6:11 a.m.

  Spirtual strength through daily meditation and a brisk morning run is one of the most relevant factors in my healing -- thank you for sharing this. Zeke

  - Zeke

• November 23, 2012 1:50 a.m.

  My father was diagnosed with leukemia early this year.This has become an opportunity for me to utilise my spirituality(nichiren buddhism) to impart courage,hope and vitality into our situation.

  - sanjit

• November 22, 2012 11:23 p.m.

  My church family has been a great support for me, praying for me and encouraging me. I don't know what I would do without my faith, prayer, reading the Bible and meditating. It is calming, and brings hope and peace. It helps me find purpose and meaning in what I'm going through.

  - Marcy

• November 22, 2012 11:22 a.m.

  This is so very helpful and I do thank you. The man I love has pancreatic cancer. Seeing him gone from a burly and proud man to loosing weight, being tired and fragile is so hard. I am trying to be there for him as much as I can. You blog and information is very r helpful. I feel your support. My thanks and blessings to you!weight My

  - Gladis