Hi Everyone!

In case you have missed out on what’s been going on at I Had Cancer, here is a quick recap. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, comments or requests for our team!

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

• You Can't Catch Cancer From Me- Some people just don’t know how to handle a cancer diagnosis. Certain friends may distance themselves which can cause the cancer patient to feel lonely, confused and angry. Read more to find out how one cancer fighter dealt with her changes in friendships. 

• Why I Continued to Work During Treatment-

  Not only did Garth decide it was best for him to work during treatment, but it helped him approach his job from a completely new viewpoint. Read on how he navigated this 'new normal' within the workplace. 

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

• Remember me, Cancer? I was 36 years when you visited me! I am now 72, and have been cancer free now for 36 years! I lost both my breasts, had chemo, and radiotherapy, and have suffered thru these years, ashamed of my reconstructed (now mis-shapened) breasts, but I came thru cos I have a loving family. (click here to comment)
• I said this about 2 weeks into my treatment and now that it is done, I'll say it again. HEY, CANCER! YOU CAN KISS MY ASS!!! Thank you. (click here to comment)  

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

• "Dear Cancer, I kicked your ass. Gloves off. It was a tough fight, but I won. I received the best news any cancer patient could ever hear last week - that you are no longer a threat. That I am healthy and cancer-free. BOOYA! Take that, b!tch!" (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• "What advice do you have for this cancer survivor? Please click here to reply: http://www.ihadcancer.com/discussions/pinkwarrior/91168" (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• Earlier this week, our team attended The Webby Awards to accept our award for Best Community Website. We celebrated in honor of all of you! Thank you for your continued support. (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

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

• Hi, I am suffering with stage 4 liver cancer. Things have gotten really tough. Anyone out there dealing with the same. Has anyone tried a healing session at church of wherever. I would love to hear from you. It seems like that is my only hope to get out of this nightmare. Any words of advice will be deeply appreciated. (click here to answer)
• My cousin was diagnosed with stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma in March 2014. She has responded well to her original treatment plan, but her parents are struggling to determine a post treatment plan. Has anyone had any experience with a post treatment plan or have any suggestions? Anything will help! (click here to answer)

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Thanks for all of your support.
 -The IHC Team

Hi Everyone!

In case you have missed out on what’s been going on at I Had Cancer, here is a quick recap. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, comments or requests for our team!

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

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  Why I Continued to Work During Treatment- Not only did Garth decide it was best for him to work during treatment, but it helped him approach his job from a completely new viewpoint. Read on how he navigated this 'new normal' within the workplace. 

• 5 Things People With Cancer Want You To Know- 

  There are a lot of stereotypes and misconceptions about what cancer patients look like, act like and feel like. We set out to dispel these myths. 

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

• Dear Cancer, I kicked your butt back in 2012 but now in 2015 here you are again. Want to go another round huh? Well bring it because I'm one tough cookie. You've only seen the tip of the iceberg. (click here to comment)
• I said this about 2 weeks into my treatment and now that it is done, I'll say it again. HEY, CANCER! YOU CAN KISS MY ASS!!! Thank you. (click here to comment)  

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

• The winner of our #5words2cancer contest, Josh, chose some pretty powerful words for his submission. A year later, and they are still continuing to inspire others. (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• "I was 15 when I was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma. I noticed a lump in my neck that turned out to be a tumour growing in my chest. I had chemotherapy and radiation therapy from May-November 2011 before I was pronounced in remission in December 2011. It was the best and the worst thing to ever happen to me and it has shaped me as a person for life."

  Here's to Jessica! ‪#‎YAC‬

   (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• It's okay not to be okay. Don't pressure yourself to always be strong. (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

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

• Hi everyone, hope there is someone out there with the same situation...I had Thymoma in 2013 and radiation for 6 weeks. Now two years later I have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Just waiting for neurologists to come up with a plan of action for medication...anyone else out there with similar situation? Thank you (click here to answer)
•  Will I ever accept my physical appearance? (click here to answer)

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Thanks for all of your support.
 -The IHC Team

Hi Everyone!

In case you have missed out on what’s been going on at I Had Cancer, here is a quick recap. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, comments or requests for our team!

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

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  Being A Single Parent Is Hard Enough, Now Cancer?- Single Parents can understand the weight of taking care of their children on their own, but when it comes to their own health, and for Sunny, being diagnosed with kidney Cancer, it's a whole new story. Read more. 

• 5 Things People With Cancer Want You To Know- 

  There are a lot of stereotypes and misconceptions about what cancer patients look like, act like and feel like. We set out to dispel these myths. 

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

• Dear Cancer, We are coming for you. (click here to comment)
• Dear Cancer, I hate you. (click here to comment)

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

• How did you help your significant other navigate the cancer world?

  Clarification: in this situation, she is the cancer survivor; he has not been affected by cancer. She is 2 years NED and he is struggling with the side effects that SHE is experiencing. (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• "12 years ago I spent Mother's Day in bed, recovering from major surgery and undergoing treatment for cancer. So Glad to say it was many years ago! Unfortunately, way too many moms, young or old, may be in a place where I once was on a day that is supposed to be joyous." -Caryn, Thyroid Cancer Survivor
  

  Here's to the mothers who are fighting today, those who have survived, and those whose memory we remember and celebrate.

   (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• Happy ‪#‎NursesDay‬! Share a story about a nurse who made a difference in your cancer experience in the comments below. ‪#‎thankyounurses‬. (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

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

• I need some help. I'm in my late 30s and have been in a pretty serious relationship with an amazing guy for about 6 months, but he's new to this cancer thing and the after effects. He's scared. He's worried. But he's also a tough guy who doesn't want to worry me with his feelings all the time. Has anyone been through something similar? What resources can I direct him to? (click here to answer)
•  Anyone else experience a large number of people trying to convert you to their religion when they find our you have cancer? (click here to answer)

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Thanks for all of your support.
 -The IHC Team

Hi Everyone!

In case you have missed out on what’s been going on at I Had Cancer, here is a quick recap. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, comments or requests for our team!

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

• How I Overcame Survivor's Guilt- For many who leave Cancer behind them, "Survivor's Guilt" is a real feeling experienced. Read more on how one survivor approached this after finishing her treatment.

• 4 Ways To Maintain Consistency During Cancer -Sometimes all we need is to make sure our lives feel "normal". Read and share these tips on maintaining some consistency during your Cancer journey.

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

• Dear Cancer, I can now say your name when before I could only refer to you as the “C Word”. You have made me focus more on the light & living in the moment. I look at each day and year as a BONUS! I am still coming to terms with my new bod, scars, side effect weight gain and joint pain... vanity is a Bitch! Then again, just this week, I learned 40,000 pass a year due to breast cancer. I plan to live each day as a blessing and as an advocate of meditation which has carried me thought besides the knowledgeable and trusted advisors. Please, don’t return you are not welcome in my home or family! Peace (click here to comment)
• Six years, no recurrence--HA! (click here to comment)

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

• Danielle wants the world to know that thyroid cancer is not the "good cancer" - NO cancer is good cancer. ‪#‎5words2cancer‬ ‪#‎thyca‬

  Read more of Danielle's story here: http://www.ihadcancer.com/…/09-19-…/Life-With-Thyroid-Cancer (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)
• "In 2007 I was diagnosed stage III Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 23. My then boyfriend proposed to me the day I shaved my head because my hair was falling out.We were married 8 months after treatment. Because of my amazing oncologist I was able to: finish college, go to grad school, start a business, get married, and have a beautiful baby boy who is now 3 (not in that order). Cancer, you took my mother and my grandmothers and for a while we thought you had me. Nope. I win. ‪#‎5words2cancer‬"  (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• As the weather starts to get nice again, please make sure you and your loved ones wear sunscreen, check your skin for new growths and visit your dermatologist.#‎MelanomaAwarenessMonth‬ Check out our infographic to learn how to spot ‪#‎Melanoma‬. (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

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

• Has anyone been diagnosed or know someone that has been diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma? This is an extremely rare kidney cancer that is associated with the sickle cell trait. How does one cope with such a rare diagnosis? Who do we turn to for help in finding a cure? (click here to answer)
• I am almost 13 years a survivor---I am now in the midst of excruciating bone pain...I don't know which doctor to call. All I know is I need some help. Not sleeping...appetite has decreased and I really feel bad Every day. (click here to answer)

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Thanks for all of your support.
 -The IHC Team