Voices of Cancer Quotes

“I choose not to be bitter and angry because I feel there is a bigger message that I am supposed to share beyond the fact that I have cancer.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“It is exhausting explaining over and over again that yes, I am doing great and I feel fantastic, but I still cannot do the things I once did. My new normal with Cancer Related Fatigue.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“When you get sick you will be surprised by who steps up and who steps away. I can honestly say I did not think this would apply to me. I could not imagine that anyone in my family or circle of friends would not be there for me. Wrong!”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“If your loved one is done fighting, respect that, let them go.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“The word cure is often misconstrued as remission and, conversely, remission is often thought to mean cure. Unfortunately, those words are mutually exclusive and can be painful when misunderstood or misused.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“Be careful of using the word normal around cancer patients, whether they call themselves a survivor or not, there is no 'back to normal'.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“We are left wondering why we are having good days, why we are surviving. It is curious that survivor's guilt could befall a cancer patient.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“Honesty is the best approach - and some understanding of how cancer patients see their illness can help. Cliched terms and thoughtless positives don't work, such as, 'You look good, though.' 'At least you got the good cancer.' 'Be strong.' 'You got this.' 'This is just a season.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“I am angry that everyone else gets to have a normal life.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“I always try to stay positive, but right now I just want to scream and cry a little. I have an amazing support system here, but sometimes I feel like I can't cry or be mad because they think I'm not being positive.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“Cancer can change your body, and it can surely take your body away, but it can't have your spirit.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“Once you have faced what could kill you, there's no going back.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“I am grateful for everything and every day, and that is no longer just words I feed myself from Post-it notes stuck to my mirror as positive affirmations.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“Good things can come from thinking about and facing your death. It's about understanding life.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“I want you to get remarried after I die.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“My perspective now that I am in remission is that life is uncomplicated if you let it be.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“Being afraid is one thing. Being alone and afraid is far worse. Find others who understand your fears and problems.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need

“It is during my times of great suffering, of feeling alone and scared, that I find my deepest sense of faith - when I actually feel the presence of something much greater than me, encouraging me to take the next right step.”
― Lynda Wolters, Voices of Cancer: What We Really Want, What We Really Need