Author: Kelly

After a long intense battle against cancer all I wanted was to receive the news that I was cancer free. All my efforts and mindset were to reach that milestone. Well after what seemed like an eternity the day finally came when I was told by the oncologist those words I so dreamed of hearing “You are in remission” (A.K.A…

Originally posted on Cancer: The Upside:
Recently, I have seen some creative ways of how people are celebrating someone’s victories of making it through the last chemo treatment or receiving the best news ever, being cancer free. When I view these posts, it brings me great joy because this is a moment I have experienced myself. Personally, I am not…

Originally posted on Cancer: The Upside:
Certain days bring me sadness when it’s gloomy outside or I receive some sad news or more recently watch the news and hear a great deal of chaos happening. I can recognize sadness because it is a temporary feeling that I experience due to the situation which we all face at one or multiple…

In the month of June as we celebrate cancer survivor month and help raise awareness about living as a cancer survivor, I am proud to be part of this group.  As we celebrate, I would like to bring some awareness of how life is not the same after surviving cancer.  You may be aware that the daily struggle of living with cancer was…

In case anyone may not be aware this year, the first Sunday of this month which was June 5th was considered National Cancer Survivors Day.Therefore, I proudly wear the color Lavender for National Cancer Survivor Month during this month of June. It is an important time tocelebrate being alive for I am a Proud Cancer Survivor! #Lavender

After going through an intense cancer battle and knowing that it was almost time to get tested once again, I was feeling very optimistic. I was hoping to receive the news that any cancer patient wants to receive, (being cancer free) I patiently waited in the doctor’s office.  After what seemed like an eternity I heard some steps, my heart started racing I thought I am finally going to see…

When I was in the hospital, I recall getting an IV on the hand to insert saline and other medications and then having phlebotomists coming to my room to draw blood for this test and that test.  I felt like they were drawing blood at every turn to run some more test.  Now I know that the medical profession like many other requires a lot…

Originally posted on Cancer: The Upside:
This pandemic has most people on edge and being vigilant of others.  The other day at work, a co-worker told me don’t the donuts smell marvelous and, in my mind, I was like I don’t smell anything.  I must have hesitated in my response because with a worried look in their face, they asked,…

Originally posted on Cancer: The Upside:
As human beings, our minds are easily triggered by negative comments, experiences, and thoughts.? In the morning you wake up full of positivity and inspired to live your best day.? Suddenly, your morning is not going your way, negative thoughts fill your mind.? You go to work and you hear negative comments or experience…

Originally posted on Cancer: The Upside:
During the year that I had cancer, I was a bad liar. I would tell my family and friends that I was okay and fighting like a warrior.  There was one person who was also my main caregiver that called me out on my lie, my mom.  She said I see the pain in…