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Edited on 09/08/2018 at 2:55 AM

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We just published an article from Anna Renault, a cancer survivor, about her experience defeating cancer 8 times (now battling her 9th) and how she thrives with cancer. You can read the article here and feel free to comment on the article about your opinions or what you felt after reading it. It is a very inspirational article.

Ms. Renault states the most important thing to thriving with cancer is having "a purpose in life that keeps her alive and determined to fight." She recommends to anyone battling with cancer to "Find your calling. Stay committed. Lean on your support system. Find joy where you can."

She also states that surviving / thriving with cancer to her means waking up each day, being able to get out of bed, do her daily acitivties, and being able to eat and drink without vomiting.

Let's start a discussion where you can talk about how you thrive with cancer.

Please tell us:

1) What type of cancer you are going to defeat (cancer you are currently diagnosed with);

2) How many times you have already defeated cancer (if this is not your first);

3) How you thrive with cancer;

4) What does surviving / thriving with cancer mean to you.

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Lee__R

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09/14/2018 at 5:15 AM

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@Gmoney Did you defeat breast cancer as well?

I am so happy to hear that leaning on God helps you and has gotten you through! We all thrive in different ways, no matter the conditions we are faced, and I am glad you have found a way to thrive through your faith.

How do you "thrive" with cancer? Let's share our tips and tricks! https://www.carenity.us/forum/cancer/living-with-cancer/how-do-you-thrive-with-cancer-430 2018-09-14 05:15:29

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09/17/2018 at 1:54 AM

I was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer. I went thru chemo and radiation treatment. I had trach surgery. Later on the cancer returned full force. I had surgery removing my vocal chords, full trach. I can not smell anymore. My teeth fell out due to the radiation treatment. Medicare didn't cover dental so can't afford to have my teeth replaced. The Dr. told me I would be on morphine for the rest of my life. I was on pain meds for 9 years. I been off them for a year. I speak with a talking device but I didn't let that stop me. I wake up everyday and do everything I did before I had cancer. I learned you need something to get you out of bed. A reason to live. A pet a job a girl or boy friend wife or husband. A purpose. I have people that depend on me and I depend on them.

How do you "thrive" with cancer? Let's share our tips and tricks! https://www.carenity.us/forum/cancer/living-with-cancer/how-do-you-thrive-with-cancer-430 2018-09-17 01:54:35

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09/17/2018 at 3:56 PM

That is great that you are still going strong...they say mental is a big part of recovery. Keep it up and good luck to you!

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09/18/2018 at 5:06 PM

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@Ronster I am so sorry you have all of this on you. I will be praying for you too.

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@KHooper yes I had to keep my mind positive also during chemo I had a mental thing about food that I would think about what sounded good then I would go get it. That is how I kept eating. Now I have to make sure I don’t do that now lol

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09/18/2018 at 5:09 PM

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@Lee__R yes as of now I am in remission on breast cancer also.

How do you "thrive" with cancer? Let's share our tips and tricks! https://www.carenity.us/forum/cancer/living-with-cancer/how-do-you-thrive-with-cancer-430 2018-09-18 17:09:04

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09/18/2018 at 5:23 PM

@Gmoney that is so great, I will pass that on to my mom. Maybe she can try that too. She cannot afford to loose any more weight. I’m trying everything to make her eat and I think I’m the one that is gaining?‍♀️...

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@KHooper well it is hard but when they got me to where I didn’t get sick with it which amend was my very best friend through chemo. I would get my infusion and think about what food to eat lol my dad would laugh at me cause that is all I thought about lol but it helps it did me

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09/18/2018 at 7:49 PM

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I went threw radiation and chemo very well except the damage the radiation did to my esophagus I’ve had balloon to open my esophagus up but still I have to be very careful what I eat or I’ll get choked.

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09/19/2018 at 3:38 AM

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@Ronster I am sorry to hear everything you have gone through but I am so happy to see how you are thriving. It just shows how much "mental" plays a role. I can see it through all of your responses. That is amazing that you continue to do everything you did before cancer! You are amazing!

I agree with your statement: "I learned you need something to get you out of bed. A reason to live." And you are so right. Even when I feel difficulty in my life, just seeing my cat can brighten my day.

I am sorry that Medicare won't cover your dental needs; however, there is an ongoing push in Congress to expand Medicare coverage to include more dental coverage.

Have you sought out other possible avenues of aid or perhaps clinics that provide assistance? What area of the country do you reside in? I would be more than happy to try and assist in searching.

How do you "thrive" with cancer? Let's share our tips and tricks! https://www.carenity.us/forum/cancer/living-with-cancer/how-do-you-thrive-with-cancer-430 2018-09-19 03:38:13

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02/18/2024 at 9:05 PM

I completely understand as I don’t have anyone to talk to also. I’m a widow & I live alone. My oldest son died in 2021 & my youngest son & his family live 3 hours. My father is dead & my mother has chronic back pain & is immobile. My younger sister lives with our mother & she is going through a divorce from her husband who abandoned her. My sister doesn’t visit me, help me, call me & rarely texts me. I have various cousins, a niece & nephew that are spread out in nearby states but are hours away from me. After I told my friends I had cancer, they quit contacting me. I have learned how to be my own care giver. It has been very difficult. I’ll admit I’ve been depressed, cried a lot, felt sorry for myself but I never gave up. I prayed & read my Bible everyday. Then I found cancer groups online like this one where I could share what I was going through & got empathetic responses. That really kept me going. I hope you find someone to talk to but I highly recommend the online cancer chat groups.

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