The Power of Time and Giving Care to Yourself
My dad recently asked me how much longer this was going to go on when I told him I had another positive tumor marker show up in my lab results. I told him I don’t think it ends and that it’s just something I live with for the rest of my life. I’ve always wondered about the impact that cancer has had on my family, much less myself. I know that my prognosis is “good,” but that could change at any time. The concept of time seems to elude cancer patients like me. One day, we’re “normal,” and the next day we're superhuman, forced to live a life we didn’t choose, which is why self-care is so important. Below are some ways that I’ve chosen to take care of myself that may resonate with others. If you have other ways of caring for yourself that help “erase” the concept of time, even for just a little while, I’d love to read them in the comments below!
Spending time with family and caregivers
Strengthening my faith by attending church services
Getting in daily movement, such as a walk around the neighborhood or going to the gym Hanging out with a close friend, even if it’s once a week or every other week Listening to podcasts that educate, enlighten, and/or make me laugh
Doing things for others, such as volunteering with a local animal rescue Attending virtual cancer support groups or venting to a cancer buddy
Carly Flumer Thyroid Cancer Empowerment Lead
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