Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Whether we have cancer or not, gratitude enriches our lives and there are many things to be grateful for.

What do erasers, drawings, cancer and life all have in common? More than you might think.

“Live all you can, it’s a mistake not to. It doesn’t matter so much what you do in particular, so long as you have your life. If you haven’t had that, what have you had?”

What does simplifying your life really mean? One cancer survivor offers a different perspective.

Sometimes starting a new chapter in life can be good for cancer survivors.

How do we describe the type of fatigue cancer survivors feel? Here is one explanation.

Every cancer survivor has days when negative thoughts take over. Why not use visualization of video games to get rid of the self-defeating ideas?

Just when a patient with cancer is ready to throw in the towel is often when the tide turns.

One survivor discusses how to count moments, not months, and enjoy every single minute.

Cancer survivors become experts at counting their blessings!

We will all eventually run out of time to do things. But for cancer survivors, this sense of urgency is even greater.

How do we cope with the feeling that our body has somehow betrayed us and we have a ticking time bomb inside of us?

When I have my “what if” moments, I remember this: Try to take things one day at a time.

A survivor makes some suggestions on how to approach people battling a loss or serious illness.

Cancer can help us metamorphose into a beautiful new creature like the butterfly – stronger and more positive than before.

A cancer survivor tells readers how we can warm people up with a small spark even when we do not feel well.

There are times in our cancer journey – and in life – when we want to “freeze time.” I am only in temporary remission, and eventually will have to go back on chemo again. This time it will likely be a new one with unknown consequences.

Sometimes all we can do it put one foot in front of the other to keep going.

It is difficult to be patient, but cancer is a powerful teacher.

My doctor explained to me I was in what is called “partial remission.” I am well aware that this is temporary, but as I wrote in another article – so is life! While there is no cure for my disease, I choose to appreciate each and every day that I feel good.

I have a daily calendar on my desk with very wise sayings. One that really stood out was by J.C.Watts. “It doesn’t take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go.”

The remarks posted by patients with cancer on the Internet can be skewed. Here are four tips to keep in mind when researching your condition and treatment options.

Isn’t everyone a survivor from the time of diagnosis to the end? One reader thinks so.

On those dark days, cancer survivors need to remember there are rays of sunshine behind the clouds.

One of the hardest things to realize about cancer is that it rarely goes in a straight line.

Vision Boards are both therapeutic and fun for cancer survivors and everyone else!

Which is more important – research or imagination? Maybe they are equally vital in survivorship!

The attitude we have makes a huge difference in our lives and with cancer, a positive attitude can help us to live longer!

We all need to know how to take care of ourselves, succeed in balancing our lives, have quality of life and not feel guilty!

We all have our angels here on earth, but need to know where to find them (and be one) on our difficult cancer journey.