Hi everyone,
Here is a recap of what has been going on with I Had Cancer recently. The month of September is Childhood Cancer Awareness and there is still plenty of time to show your support. As always, please let us know if you have any questions, comments or requests for our team!
 
Recent Blog Posts (please email emily@ihadcancer.com to learn more)

• The Power of Positive Thinking - John was a life-long pessimist...until he was diagnosed with ALL and discovered the Power of Positive Thinking. He believes it's never too late to change your mindset. Read more.
• Cancer Will Try and Take Control. Don't Let It. - Cancer is a double whammy, as you have to immediately cope with the disease, plus cope with a sudden loss of control and self-direction. But it IS possible to take control back. Read more.
• The Side Effect No One Talks About - Do you have outstanding medical bills? You may be paying more than you have to. We've partnered with Nerdwallet to try and help reduce your bills. Read more.

• Dear Cancer The many scares that I carry on my body looks like I’ve been thrown through a plate glass window, but my scares are there to remind me of how God has healed me.In 2008 I lost all of my hair including my eyelashes and eyebrows, my nails turned black and a couple of them fell off, a couple of my teeth rotted and fell out of my mouth, my body had became so weak at times, that I couldn’t even make it to the restroom and my husband would have to come home and clean me up. I gave birth to my one and only child but she died in my arms and that almost killed me,now Cancer those were just a few of my challenges but I'm sure that you know that already because you were right there. The one thing that you could not take away from me was my smile. I never stopped smiling. I wanted people not to see the Cancer in me,but to always see the Christ in me.I hated you because you never gave me a choice. I didn’t have the choice to have you or not to have you.You made choices for me when I couldn’t even open my mouth and tell you what I wanted. You made me angry and want to sometimes give up.You took my mind,body and spirit through things that I never thought it could,but yet I STOOD! and guess what? I proved you wrong! I MAKE CANCER LOOK BEAUTIFUL,SO I WIN! (click here to comment)

• Dear Pain in my Ass, Today marks 7 months in remission for me from colon & rectal cancer. I refuse to be one of your statistics. When you chose me, you made a big mistake because I am a FIGHTER. (click here to comment)

• Such a touching story. A question that no parent should ever have to ask, but such a beautiful answer from a stranger.. (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• Hey Cancer! It’s Over! (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• Different things matter to different people. What matters to you today? (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

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

• I am new to this site. I'm wondering if there are other members of "an advanced age?" I'm in my 60's, have been through cancer on my own. Would love to converse with others who are older and single. (click here to answer)

• How long does it take for hair to grow back? It is slow going for me. It's been a little over 2 months and I still only have small growth. (I know, I'm impatient.) (click here to answer)

• Does anyone feel as if their family and friends act like your cancer is like a cold and that you will get over it? (click here to answer)

 
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Thanks for all of your support.
- The IHC Team