Cancer Healing Journeys by ZenOnco.io & Love Heals Cancer

Alisha was diagnosed with Breast Cancer after she noticed a lump in her breast at the age of 31 during her second pregnancy. When the doctors conducted the ultrasound, there were no noticeable changes. She then had a C-section and gave birth to her baby boy. Once she started breastfeeding, her breasts became hard again. The doctors noticed something wrong, conducted FNAC and MRI, and diagnosed her with breast cancer. Her mother is an active member of the Indian Cancer Society. She supported her throughout the journey, but unfortunately, she had cancer recurrence after 25 years. Alisha says, "Positivity is the only thing that can help you fight this disease. Keep positive things around you. There can be side effects, but they will pass away."

Brandi Benson is an Ewing Sarcoma survivor. She was diagnosed with cancer after noticing a lump on her leg, which she first dismissed. Her advice for other cancer patients is to believe in themselves and never give up because there are miracles every day. She says that cancer has motivated her to do better in life.

Flávia Maoli was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at the age of 23. However, she did not give up hope. Instead, she learned from her cancer experience and fought back with far more courage and optimism the second time Hodgkin's Lymphoma struck her. In fact, using her outstanding interpersonal abilities, she founded Instituto Camaleao to serve society and inspire them through her cancer journey.

Lynette Vanderhorst is a Gestational Trophoblastic Disease survivor

Her cancer journey began when my pregnancy test was positive just six months after giving birth to her son when the doctors performed a D&C. But she believes that her cancer journey taught her a lot of things. She asks her fellow warriors to believe in themselves, stay grounded, stay focused, and stay in the moment.

David Lofthouse is a mouth cancer survivor. His one advice to people going through a similar journey is to never give up and give life the fight it deserves. He was declared cancer free in April, 2022 and is now a successful writer, who has written multiple books, one of which consists of detailed accounts of his cancer journey and his life after it.

Jos' cancer journey began in 2020, unfortunately during the lockdown. While cancer came as a complete surprise to her, her positive attitude toward it was what kept her spirits up.

In fact, after her successful journey, she has some words of advice for other cancer patients: help and accept help; Try not to be homebound and interact and socialize with others. Finally, feel and express all of your emotions.

Arushii was a caregiver to her mother who lost the battle to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She suggests caregivers to accept what has happened without wasting more time and plan the treatment logically, by taking as many opinions as needed. She says, “ Make sure you take more than one opinion and have regular checkups to ensure you are on the right path.

These decisions can be expensive, but it is something that you can’t avoid once you’re diagnosed with cancer, so make the necessary preparations for them. Always listen to what the patient is saying, both verbal and non-verbal.”

Malvika Manjunath is a caregiver of her father who was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. She shares her moments with her father and how closely she was part of her father's cancer journey. She says that the journey begins with shock, denial, and then trying to figure out what best can be done for your loved one. She believes that it is very important to share

thoughts, moments, and memories that you hold with the cancer patient before it's too late and all you are left with is regret.

Sabrina is a Stage-2 Breast Cancer Survivor, who was diagnosed at a very young age and had a husband and children. She believes that cancer can be defeated more effectively when the person stays positive and stubborn to fight against cancer throughout the treatment. She says that cancer made her realize how strong she is mentally and physically. Seek help, reach out to people who have gone through the same, and do not give up and have faith in yourself and in the people around you.

Carla Harrington says "God had a plan for my life and he gave me divine healing". This brave survivor suggests that one should advocate for his/her body and listen to what their body says. She wanted to support and become an advocate for others and after her treatment, she ended up becoming one. She was a part of the Cancer Leadership Program Training and then she started a cancer care Ministry for the community. She created a safe space for the people who came for resources, to pray together and share their cancer stories to encourage each other.