Thursday, March 23, 2017

The Importance Of Stories About Overcoming Cancer

By John McDonald


Serious illness is not something that anyone wants to face. Whether it is a person's own struggle or that of a loved one, this experience can be devastating. Encouragement is always a good thing, and stories about overcoming cancer are inspiring for all of us. It's more than just anecdotes, too. Today there is a true community spirit among those who have been through this trial.

Cancers are serious, and not everyone survives. Many powerful testimonies tell of people who faced fear, pain, sorrow, and death in ways that no one who knew them will forget. The end of their lives might have been premature, but the impact of their character will endure. Stories about them have become national bestsellers and hit movies. Many foundations have been started in memory of loved ones whose family and friends want their lives to be remembered.

Of course, everyone loves tales of triumphant recovery from the dread disease. Believing that one will get better is important when faced with drastic treatment, and knowing that others have been through it all and come out well is inspiring. It is also easier to undergo surgery and bear the side effects of chemo and radiation if you believe you'll get well in the end.

Then there is prayer and divine intervention. Many reports of miraculous healing are actually documented by doctors and nurses. People may have a dire diagnosis and the x-rays to prove it and find the tumors gone before medical treatments start. Miracles happen often in the Bible, and Christians actually have a duty to ask for healing for themselves and others.

Television evangelists pray for the sick and receive word of miraculous healing, which listeners are invited to claim for themselves and others. Books have been written by skeptical journalists who investigated claims of divine healing and were forced to report them valid. People who have others praying for them often report better reactions to chemotherapy, less pain and fear, and faster recovery than was predicted for them.

Survivors as well as those who have lost friends or family have made walks to raise funds and public awareness very popular and influential events. Media attention is high for the walkers, who wear pink and slogan T-shirts and carry flags and banners. Millions have pink ribbons on their cars and donate to research for the Cure. Look online for dates of these events, as well as healthy lifestyle tips and nutritious recipes.

Shared experiences are like customer reviews for hospitals and treatment centers. You can find endless photo galleries online of survivors who hope their story can help others choose the best solutions for care and cures. When individuals and families face difficult decisions and plans for the immediate future, knowing how others have coped can be very helpful. Family members caring for someone with a very scary illness may feel better equipped for their task and more prepared for what may come.

Hearing the accounts of those who have traveled this difficult path and seen the positives in the situation is truly valuable. People fear the unknown most of all, but these are no longer uncharted waters.




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