As we wrote before, We Are NOT Alone: Having cancer can change relationships with the people in your life. It’s normal to notice changes in the way you relate to family, friends, and other people that you are around every day.…
Read moreMaking Hope Long-Lasting
Today’s post is dedicated to a couple that is near and dear to me. Both parties have undergone several medical issues over the years. Now the male of the couple is dealing with especially difficult heart issues.…
Read moreKnowing Yourself Is Helpful
We have regularly written about the value of health care knowledge. For example, see: Insights on Health Literacy. Health Rankings in America . Cancer Health.…
Read moreEmbarking on the Next Stage of Life
With the beginning of 2019, I have embarked on the next stage of life. For me, that means retirement from my full-time profession. For 44 years, I was a professor (the last thirty, a distinguished professor).…
Read moreLive Life Every Day
Today, I am quite sad. More on that shortly.
In our blog, we have focused on the journeys of people with serious health issues. And sought to be inspiring through posts such as these:
- Living Better and Being Happier
- Feeling Fortunate – Not Sorry for Oneself
- Having a Work-Life Balance
Why I am Sad Today
Over the weekend, the female half of one of my closest and dearest couples passed away.…
Read moreSometimes the Road Is More Bumpy
As I wrote in my very first blog post for Living Well While Surviving Cancer: “I want to offer hope and support to those dealing with any terrible disease and their families.”…
Read moreRandy Pausch: The Last Lecture
This inspirational video is from a speech made by Randy Pausch at Carnegie Mellon University. To date, it has been viewed more than 19 million times.…
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