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Carmen D.
May 204 min read
Facing Anxiety after Trauma
One of the biggest myths about surviving cancer is that life returns to normal once you're declared cancer-free. While we survivors have...
Carmen D.
May 126 min read
Conquering your Love Life after Cancer
Let me start off by sharing these pictures. They represent more than just me being a bridesmaid and a wedding guest for my friends'...
Carmen D.
May 64 min read
Motivation: What is the fuel to continue?
Going through cancer treatment while facing daily uncertainties is undeniably hard. Every cancer patient has a unique experience when it...
Carmen D.
Dec 9, 20236 min read
It's not always so black and white.
Many people criticize social media, claiming it promotes fakeness and toxicity. The constant comparisons on social media leave a...
Carmen D.
Apr 5, 20238 min read
Returning back to Work
When I was diagnosed with cancer back in August 2020, I was forced to go on medical leave for around 18 months. Cancer has taken 1.5...
Carmen D.
Aug 18, 20223 min read
The "Battle" Language
I have to admit that the idea of "fighting" or "battling" cancer felt quite empowering at first. Being called a warrior, a hero or an...
Carmen D.
Jun 17, 20223 min read
My One Year Post Chemo Hair Growth Journey
One of the most common things that cancer patients try to figure out is their hair growth timeline once chemo treatment is over. I have...
Carmen D.
Jun 15, 20223 min read
The Reality of Survivor's Guilt
Survivor's guilt is something that is often talked about by cancer survivors. At first, I struggled to resonate with this because of...
Carmen D.
Nov 25, 20215 min read
2020 at a glance
It is almost December and we are a month away from turning 2022. And no, it is not a typo that I wrote "2020" in this headline. For me...
Carmen D.
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Confessions of a Cancer Survivor
I used to be a firm believer that "everything happens for a reason." While there are events in life that are too good to be a...
Carmen D.
Oct 7, 20214 min read
Vulnerability is Healing
For starters, I feel extremely overwhelmed with gratitude that I have such an amazing support system. Many of my friends and family have...
Carmen D.
Apr 24, 20213 min read
My Review on "Alexa & Katie"
"Alexa & Katie" is a Netflix show about a girl with Leukemia and her life after cancer. This Netflix original series took place after the...
Carmen D.
Apr 22, 20215 min read
My Experience with God during Cancer
Faith and religion can be such touchy topics. That is why I wanted to make things very clear from the start that I do not intend to force...
Carmen D.
Mar 10, 20214 min read
The Perks of Wearing a Wig
When I was first told that hair loss was inevitable during my chemo treatment, I was devastated yet still in denial. I loved my hair and...
Carmen D.
Mar 10, 20212 min read
Colouring Through Cancer
A good friend of mine gave me this wonderful gift: a 30 page coloring book consisting of a variety of positive affirmations & statements...
Carmen D.
Dec 10, 20205 min read
Some thoughts I felt like sharing
Going through cancer really puts your entire life on hold. It's like you are being frozen in time while the rest of the world is moving...
Carmen D.
Dec 4, 20203 min read
Things aren't always what they seem
"But you are so young.." "You don't look sick." "Don't worry, it's nothing serious. You are young and healthy..." We need to break...
Carmen D.
Nov 24, 20203 min read
The dangers of googling your diagnosis
First things first...Stay away from the internet! Truth is, I am seriously guilty as charged for this. And it isn't just googling stuff...
Carmen D.
Nov 2, 20203 min read
How to support someone with Cancer
When you know someone going through cancer, you often wonder what you can do to help them. Because cancer is such a sensitive topic, we...
Carmen D.
Oct 28, 20205 min read
How I stayed motivated during Treatment
Let's keep it real. It isn't always possible to stay motivated during cancer after everything your body has done to betray you. The...
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