Hi everyone,

In case you have missed out on what’s been going on at I Had Cancer, here is a quick recap. As the Holidays approach, remember to be thankful for all those in your life and don’t forget to spread some holiday cheer. 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)

• How To Help A Family With Cancer - Yes, I said a "family with Cancer", because when one member has Cancer, it affects the family unit as a whole. When one member suffers, all the members suffer. We work as a group, as a team, with one goal: TO KICK CANCER'S BUTT!
• I Don't Want The "New Normal" - Life after cancer is anything but normal. Instead of focusing on finding "the new normal," Barbara believes that survivors should focus on discovering "the new life" and leave "normal" behind. Read more. 

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

• Dear Cancer, “You are becoming much too common. Starting with me, then my uncle, my aunt, my cousin, my friends...it's about time we start preventing you from ever happening. I'm starting by putting on a fashion show to help people feel alive and beautiful again, because cancer you make people feel sick and alone. We're going to kick cancer right off the runway!” (click here to comment)
• Dear Cancer.... Headaches, headaches I will never forget the headaches. The horrific pain and discomfort you caused me. You have killed millions of people, physically and emotionally, Throughout history. Blood taken and given everyday: The number of pills, so many I cannot say, Alienation from my counts being low. Unthinkable weight gain And chronic, debilitating, excruciating pain. Because of You: All because of You You showed up unexpectedly And tried to steal my life away: But, You were wrong. I am still here today. (click here to comment)

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

• I was 35 years old when I was diagnosed with Adrenal Cortex Carcinoma–stage IV, metastasized to the lungs. I was recently divorced, a single mom with a five and seven-year-old. Part of the problem with our rare cancer is the little to no treatment options...  - Lisa (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)
• Our thoughts are with Joe Cocker's loved ones. His music will continue to help countless cancer patients through treatment for years to come.‪#‎RIPJoeCocker ‪#‎LungCancerAwareness (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

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

• I have had cancer on the base of my tongue I have not been able to return to work I have horrible fatigue and problems within eating and still have a lot of pain and I am week how is everyone else with this kind of cancer doing ? (click here to answer)
• Anybody else here young(ish) who survived cancer? How did you go back to normal life afterward? I guess I am having a hard time adjusting. Any advice would be great :) (click here to answer)

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- The IHC Team