The Day That Changed My Life - How Do You Cope?

This year the 24th National Cancer Survivors Day was on June 5, 2011. As many gathered to celebrate, there are those who are still facing their journey with uncertainty. Will you survive? How long will it take? How do you cope?
The questions can go on and on. However, cancer survivors love to share their journeys as they want to encourage others to face it and take it head on. Brace yourself, it wont be easy. Listen to the survivors as they share how they coped with their journeys. Each journey is different.........Cancer changes lives forever....

Mark Colter


Martha Anderson


Joyce Gant

The Day That Changed My Life - Depression

The truth is receiving a cancer diagnosis can be quite depressing. It is the initial phase that many people go through. Well, it is really about the uncertainty of the outcome. While some people find that they can get pass the depression and focus on getting better, there are those who are overwhelmed with fear. Listen to Dr. Michelle Riva Director of the PsychOncology program at the University of Michigan Health System and patient Bill Howe discuss depression - his journey:



Mental health is a major part of dealing with any illness. If you or someone you love has is going through a state of depression, we encourage you to seek counseling with a support group, discuss with your oncologist, speak to the social worker, your religious leader or call a cancer support line. Do not try to face it alone, there is nothing wrong with reaching out for help.

National Cancer Institute offers assistance to locate the support services within your area. You may contact through a live online chat session or you may call them at 1-800-4-CANCER 1-800(422-6237).

CancerCare offers online, telephone and face-to-face support groups that connect you with other people who are in a similar situation. To learn more about support groups, please call at 1-800-813-4673 or email info@cancercare.org.