Hi everyone,

In case you haven’t checked in recently here is some news that has been going on here at I Had Cancer! We are always looking for new bloggers at I Had Cancer to share with our community. 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)

·        Three Ways to Achieve A State of Gratitude -  Are you wondering how to tap into a state of gratitude during your cancer journey? In this guest blog post, a certified life coach and five year colon cancer survivor offers her top 3 tips.

·         Tips for Choosing the Right Insurance For Your Cancer Diagnosis. - Are you wondering how to choose the best insurance policy? Doing some basic research can save you money now and help you avoid surprises later. Read more for some helpful tips for picking the right insurance.

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

·         I hate everything that you are. You took away my childhood and my families happiness when I was diagnosed. We finally felt relief and happiness again when I went in to remission 2.5 years ago and now you are back, this time 'incurable' and in my beautiful Dads brain. I hate you. I hate the sadness you have drowned us in and I hate that the doctors think my brothers and sisters might also have inherited the gene predisposing us to you. I hate you, and sometimes I wish I died so that I wouldn't have had to now watch you slowly take my dad. That thought never ever crossed my mind until you came for my Dad. I had such positivity and pure joy and appreciation for life. I hate how selfish that thought is.. Because I know that had I died, my dad would be in more pain watching and living through that than he is now. But this hurts me more. I hate you and I pray with all my heart and soul that they find a cure to rid my family of you forever. (click here to comment) 

·         Dear Cancer, you have been haunting me since November, but tomorrow I start to fight you. When the doctor cuts out the bone that you have set up home in, you may leave me weak and broken...but only for a while. I will heal, I will fight, I will win. From tomorrow on, I will get stronger. You've messed with the wrong girl!! (click here to comment)

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

·          We love all of the recipes in the Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen cookbook. Here's one for an easy & healthy cancer-kicking curried quinoa. (I Had Cancer Facebook page)

·         "I was diagnosed with an aggressive stage 3 rare lobular breast cancer. Just as I was so excited to become a survivor, a month later tests showed that my cancer had spread all throughout my back. I am presently living with bone mets but I continue to hike daily and stay positive in life. I may not have won my fight with cancer but to me, every day I am living, I'm a winner." (I Had Cancer Facebook page)

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

·          Anyone out there use Complementary Alternative Medicine alongside conventional treatment? What were your experiences/results? (click here to answer)

·         I have been in remission for 20 months and I still feel the need to talk about my experiences with cancer, but I feel as though my friends don't want to hear it about it anymore. (I try not to ever bring it up because of that) I feel as though everyone thinks that the day chemo ended I should have "moved on" and should be "over it." Does anyone else feel that they can't talk to their friends or family? (click here to answer)

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Thanks for all of your support.
- The IHC Team