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If you haven’t logged on to I Had Cancer recently then here is a recap of the previous week. We have great new blogs that are posted and are excited for our new ones  we have coming in. If you would like to contribute to our blog please email  nick@ihadcancer.com to find out more info. As always, please let us know if you have any questions, comments or requests for our team!

Recent Blog Posts (please email nick@ihadcancer.com to learn more)

• Four Cancer Survivors Review “Chasing Life” | Ep. 8 - Are you caught up with "Chasing Life" on ABC Family? See what these four cancer survivors have to say about Season 1 Episode 8, "Death Becomes Her." 

• How I Learned to Feel Like Myself Again | Journey of Survivorship - Many things about my personality and my life have changed since I was diagnosed with cancer. I have met many of these changes with distrust and dislike. 

Recent Dear Cancer Messages (What do you have to say to cancer? Let it out.)

• Dear Cancer... You truly suck...a year ago May, I found you were in my body. Like a venomous snake, you made your way in... Ahhhh but thank God for awesome doctors who performed surgery to remove 40% of my lung, monitored my chemo ( 4 cycles) and my radiation (30 treatments) simultaneously. I begged them to let me quit 1/2 way through. I had lost 21 lbs due to Esophagitis and being unable to eat or drink, bottomed out to where they could not get a blood pressure reading on my body, for the first time in my 59 years thought of ending my life... God had bigger plans for me! My doctor said throughout my year long journey, " you are curable", it took some time for those words to sink in. It had been 15 mos since the chest x-ray showed " a faint spot" on my lung and 13 mos since my surgery. I am a survivor of 1 year and I know I have a destiny here on earth and wherever it takes me, that' s where I'll go. Cancer - you suck but I beat you!!! (click here to comment)

• Dear cancer/chemo, words cannot express how much I hate you. You took my hair, memory, made me go through many surgeries, made me extremely sick, you also scared the hell out of not only me my family as well. You made me stay in bed for days and made me weak. Well guess what I am going on two years cancer free, and in a few days I will be celebrating my 27th birthday with my friends, family, and the best gift of all my beautiful 6 month old daughter! I hate you end of story!!! Don't ever come back and stop attacking others we don't want you here!! (click here to comment)

Recent Facebook post (Don't forget to Like us on FB!)   

• "A year ago, life was totally different, Life took a sudden turn but it wasn't for the worst. Sure, it was devastating, you question God: Why me? Why not those awful people who don't value their lives or made horrific crimes? But God's purpose will always reveal itself in His perfect time. True enough, It made into a better person, and I know I will never go back to the old self, even if I were given a choice. Cancer is now part of my life and I know some people would look at it as a curse but one thing I have learned about the big C is that you have to look at the brighter side of things in order to survive. "  ( I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• We're making a list of the top 25 inspirational quotes or poems for cancer fighters, survivors and supporters. What do you think should be on it? (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

Recent Discussion Questions (Ask anything you want on our discussion board.)

• How do I explain to my soon to be husband how much it hurts me when he smokes cigarettes and dips tobacco. These were not traits when we were dating. He doesn't understand why it hurts my feelings. Any words? (click here to answer)

• I was diagnosed with stage 2B cervical cancer in May of 2013. After 4 surgeries, chemo & radiation I am now 6 mos in remission. I was unable to continue working and am still at this stage unable to work due to mental & physical limitations. I applied for short term disability in December of last year and was denied today. I have been able to hold it together financially through savings & an online fundraiser but I am no longer able to support myself or my son. Does anyone have any recommendations for financial assistance available to cancer fighters/survivors? I try to research online and it all looks like a jumbled up mess after so long.....my brain just isnt what it use to be. (click here to answer)

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- The IHC Team