Never Bring Fear to a Cancer Fight!
Fighting cancer.
“How long do I have to live?” Millions of people are diagnosed with cancer. There are many forms of this life-threatening disease. For the many who have cancer, fear spreads like wildfire. The fear of death immediately surfaces. I certainly understand what it’s like. I have been there. However, instead of thinking about writing your will, have the will, to live. The will to fight! Don’t allow fear to paralyze you. Fear can actually do more harm than the cancer itself. Replace your fear, with faith.
In October of 1997, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The tumor was near my heart and lungs. At the time, I was 27 years old. My family was stunned and heartbroken. They were also scared. Tears and prayers were virtually endless. I remained calm. Many could not understand why.
Was I going to die? Reality is, we are all going to die. One day. You don’t have to be ill. One can be healthy and young, and still die. There are many people who die, every day, who don’t have cancer, or a life-threatening illness. Death can be around the corner for any of us. Life is precious. No one knows when they are going to die. Life isn’t in the hands of man, it’s in the hands of our Maker. God. I knew that God was my life support. God made this body, therefore, I knew that He could fix it. I knew that He could heal me, or allow me, to continue to live.
I underwent six months of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation treatments. I lost all of my hair, but I never lost my faith in God. Nor did I ever lose hope. Faith does wonders. It is what brought me through one of the biggest storms of my life. Without faith in God, I would have fallen apart. I would have been living, as if I was going to die. Instead, I lived, like I was going to live. Yes, I had cancer, but it did not have me.
Become your own advocate! The doctor that you choose is very important. Choose a doctor who gives hope. Not one who stamps out hope. Choose a doctor who treats you, the human being, first and foremost. The disease needs no hope or encouragement, the person does. If you treat the person, you will automatically treat the disease. The two are inseparable.
Don’t allow anyone to tell you how to grieve. However, never harm yourself. If you lack faith, ask God. If you are scared, tell God. Talk to Him. Honesty is always best. Surround yourself with a positive circle of people. Do not allow negative people to be around you, including doctors. Don’t let negative thoughts enter your mind either.
Look up! Always look in the direction where you want to go. If you look down, you will be down, depressed, scared. Hopeless.
The unknown can hinder us. Hold on to what you know, activate that. Only God knows our outcome. All things are in His hands. Not ours. Not the doctor’s. Only His. Knowing that, can make a huge difference, when we face any storm in life. And there are many.
It’s 12 years later. I am now 39 years old. I thank God for sparing my life.
Never bring fear to a cancer fight, bring faith! You will find that you have increased your chances for survival.
Michelle Cole is an author and motivational speaker.
She is the author of, “Lilla Belle the First Stages” and “F.A.T. CHANCE.”
http://MichelleCole.org
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Kelly Reynolds | Jul 29, 2009 | Reply
Wow! Very inspiring article. I will print out lots of copies for my family. My uncle is battling cancer. This will help him, and all of us!
Thanks, Michelle Cole, for sharing your powerful story!!!
Randy Gaines | Jul 29, 2009 | Reply
Tears are in my eyes. Well written. I even bought Michelle Cole’s, “Never Bring Fear to a Cancer Fight,” tee. Remarkable and beautiful voice. Truly INSPIRING!!!
Margie Nofal | Jul 29, 2009 | Reply
My brother died of cancer a month ago. I can’t express how this article inspires me. I am now a cancer advocate. In loving memory of my brother. This article tops my favorites list on cancer!
Gary T. | Jul 29, 2009 | Reply
My wife is battling cancer. I need all the encouragement that I can get. It’s a tough time for us. This article lifted me up!
R. Simmons | Jul 29, 2009 | Reply
After reading this great article, I visited Michelle Cole’s website. It took me a while to leave the home page. She is a gorgeous woman!!! I finally visited the other pages, and purchased her books and a few tees. I am a fan!
D. Simpson | Jul 29, 2009 | Reply
I commend Ms. Cole on writing such a powerful, inspiring article on something that affects probably every human being in one way or another. It’s a very tough battle. We need all the inspiration that we can get. What a story! What a woman. A very beautiful one at that!!!
Roger T. | Jul 30, 2009 | Reply
I passed Michelle Cole’s article out last night at our cancer support meeting. Everyone loved it! INSPIRING and gave many of us HOPE!!!
Cindy Steele | Jul 30, 2009 | Reply
This article was referred to me by a co-worker. She was clearly impressed and moved. After reading it, I know why. This is a very powerful and motivational article. Hats off to Michelle Cole! This will help a lot of people!!!
Boney Sharaon | Jul 30, 2009 | Reply
I stumbled on this inspiring article via Recent Comments and I should say its really inspiring. Some things happen in life which make you feel ‘Is God really there?’ But when we have true faith in Him, there is no fear!
Regards,
Boney Sharaon
Ryan P. | Jul 30, 2009 | Reply
Inspiring indeed! We all need to be inspired, and uplifted, particularly during difficult times. Five STARS!!!!
Deborah J. | Jul 30, 2009 | Reply
I don’t write much, but I had to comment on this article. Battling cancer is tough. Very tough. Very frightening too. This article helped me tremendously; I will keep fighting!
Greg Thompson | Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
My cousin is barely holding on. We try to keep him upbeat, but his chances aren’t looking good. I read this article to him, he can’t talk, but his eyes lit up. I really appreciate Michelle Cole’s article. It inspired me!
John P. | Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
Tremendously inspiring!
Sydney Spencer | Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
More of these articles are needed. I learned a lot from reading Miss Cole’s article!
Suzette O. | Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
Farah Fawcett was very brave. Patrick Swayze hang in there! I get scared sometime but articles like this help a great deal.
Deanna R, | Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
Very informative and extremely motivational!
Mike Todd | Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
I lost my brother last year. He died of lung cancer. This article is great! Very helpful!!
Barbara Steinbrook | Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
Never, ever, ever give up. Fight! I agree totally. FANTASTIC READ!
Cindi P. | Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
Recently diagnosed. I feel like I’m going to fall apart. I need all the encouragement that I can get. This article is most helpful!
P. Grisham | Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
My husband will find out on Monday if he has cancer. I am a nervous wreck.
Daniel S. | Aug 2, 2009 | Reply
Fear has taken a big toll on my father. I think he has given up.
Sonya W. | Aug 3, 2009 | Reply
Superb. And very true and helpful!
Stargirl | Aug 4, 2009 | Reply
My father was diagnosed with a medium sized tumour in his oesophagus in March 2008. His oesophagus and more than half his stomach was removed in July. During this time he appeared so calm! None of us could understand how he was coping so well – we all knew that it was a matter of time – and how far the cancer had spread, as to his chances of survival.
It has been 12 months and he’s now putting on weight and doing most things he did previously, albeit more cautiously.
He is not a christian – he holds no belief in a higher being of any kind, and doesn’t believe in positive thinking, so it was quite unusual for us to see him handle this so well.
I have had my own cancer scare of similar proportions (suspected stomach cancer) but after convincing myself of not having cancer, the pain miraculously vanished within 2 weeks – and my scans came back clear. It is unknown yet as to how much our beliefs affect our health, but I’m now convinced that the human body can heal almost all ailments – given faith and a balanced diet. What you believe in can set you free, be it faith in a higher being, the human spirit, or just plain old positivity.
I’ve also heard that a healthy dose of denial can work wonders too – I’ve seen it at work – the bad news from a Doctor often works against the illness, creating more stress which often speeds up the illness in question.
It all depends on the individual – we are all different.
Johnny Wharton | Aug 4, 2009 | Reply
This is a great article. I took it to our cancer meet up last night. All of us were very inspired by this article. It’s indeed a tough fight, but articles like this helps tremendously!
John Roberson | Aug 14, 2009 | Reply
Ms. Cole could not have said it better! 5 huge stars!!!