"Breast cancer treatment is an experience that causes many of us to slow down and think about life. It's a hard teacher, but it may give you a life lesson - or two - that sticks with you for a long time. The bonds of support between survivors are cemented with common experiences, shared struggles, celebrated victories, and words of advice. What was the more important thing that you learned during your journey with breast cancer? What life lesson would you share with others in the fight?"
Each of the following are life lessons breast cancer survivors have learned.
"I was never alone. Immediately before I received the result of the mammogram, God let me know in my spirit, "It is not the end, but the start of a new beginning." So I received the news from the doctor without being stunned. I will say that I looked at the world through different eyes, not getting stressed over little things, like waiting in check-out lines. I felt a calmness. I believed everything was going to be alright. I had the biopsy, lumpectomy and radiation in 2008. Everything looks good. Jesus was my comfort and friend through what could have been a very dark place, but He made it light. There was a lady that made pillows for the UNC Rex Cancer Center and I received one after surgery. What a blessing! Now my friends and I make and donate pillows for breast cancer patients and children in the hospital. It may seem so minor to do a little kindness for someone else that you don't do it. But that kindness can mean the world to the one who needs it. Love one another. That = happiness."
"Acceptance. A good friend of mine recently said "People plan and G-d laughs". Bottom line is that we cannot plan out our entire lives. Belive it or not, some events are out of our control! I obviously did not plan to have breast cancer, but when I was diagnosed I completely accepted the life challenge. Turns out, it wasn't much of a challenge at all. After losing my Mom to the disease and watching my sister go through it with me (she also later died from the disease), I knew what to expect and I accepted what turned out to be a beautiful journey for me. By accepting the diagnosis and all that followed, I moved forward in a positive way...met some incredible doctors, nurses, and other patients and now manage a support group to provide other cancer survivors a safe and fun place to exchange information and experiences. I think I turned an otherwise grim experience into a positive one by learning the art of acceptance. My wish is that other women may do the same. Peace."
"Life Lesson. I felt the fog lift after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I began to see things more clearer and I welcomed everything with open arms. I also strengthed my relationships with my husband, children, parents and friends. You look at yourself differently, and I looked at myself more positively. Whether it was surgery, dr. appts, grocery shopping,chemo...whatever it was, the news was never bad for me, rather a way to make it positive. I also strongly wanted to share my story and support anyone who needed support. I wanted to arm myself with knowledge and I did. Knowledge is power, but so is being positive. Having strong faith is the best defense. I also learned to never take anyone or anything for granted and I always tell people everyday how much they mean to me and how much I love them. The journey is your own...all you have to do is write it out!"
"God was there. Before I knew who He was, God was there. When I had given up on life, God was there. When the docs wanted to give me the most aggressive chemo available & I refused any chemo at all, God was there. When I did not want to be rescued, God was there. The most important life lesson I have learned from having breast cancer is that God was there & He is here & He will never leave me."
"Life Lessons after Cancer. I have learned that you don't take life for granted, and I am on my 5th year Cancer free, it has also made me stronger as a person. Having Cancer is not a death sentence, just think positive, get good support and educate yourself."
"Life Lessons after Cancer. I have learned that you don't take life for granted, and I am on my 5th year Cancer free, it has also made me stronger as a person. Having Cancer is not a death sentence, just think positive, get good support and educate yourself."
http://breastcancer.about.com/u/ua/truesurvivors/life-lessons-ua.htm
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