Infusion of Hope

Cancer survivor Tricia Tennesen recounts her spirit-lifting experience with a group of survivors on a nature retreat that involved fly-fishing, which offered her a “path to spirituality without doctrine or dogma.”

Tom Galioto, a volunteer at his local Tri-Cities Cancer Center in Kennewick, Washington, has always recognized the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and a sense of humor even in the face of a cancer diagnosis. He shares some of his favorite “inspirology” sayings, offering guidance and levity in making your challenges a little lighter.

2018 Hero of Hope Patient Award winner Jessica Morris talks about her commitment to living fully and embracing life, and encourages others to find hope in experiencing each day as it comes.

Lillie Shockney shares a touching, personal story of an experience she had at the Young Survival Coalition Summit, where she held a workshop called “Building Your Legacy."

In my book, What Helped Get Me Through: Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope, I asked people what it meant to them to be a survivor. Usually, being a survivor means that you have lived through something very challenging. There is no doubt that cancer fits the bill.

Most survivors have asked themselves the question, “Could I have prevented this cancer?” Some may mull this question over and over in their minds. But how much should you dwell on the past, and is it worth your time and energy now to have regrets?

In her book Before and After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, Stronger, Dr. Julie Silver addresses the common questions that people have about eating well.

In my book What Helped Get Me Through, I asked cancer survivors what would have helped them during their cancer journey but was too difficult to ask for.

This column is written for survivors and their loved ones who are seeking information and inspiration, an infusion of hope.