How Do You Overcome the Fear that Comes with Cancer?

Each week on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, CURE® asks its readers to share their thoughts with the #CureConnect discussion question. This past week, we asked: “How do you overcome the fear that comes with cancer?”

Here’s what our readers shared:

• “I just learn to live with it. Multiple myeloma has no cure, so I take my daily meds and go on with my life.” — T.C.
• “It rears its ugly head from time to time. But try to embrace life, not illness and death.” — P.N.
• “I am a three-time cancer survivor. You just set your mind on dealing with one day at a time. And push through the side effects for yourself and your loved ones.” — T.R.

• “Educate yourself. Learn all you can about your specific cancer. Thus, you know your enemy and can participate — take power — over decisions. In the power, you find a degree of peace.” — J.B.
• “I faced it and told it to F-off, excuse my language. Chemo nearly killed me when they upped my dose. I made a promise to myself that even though my body was ill with all I went through I was kicking it mentally. That was my way of handling my fear and still do so.” — A.T.
• “Many of us continue to look over our shoulders even while being in remission. It could be a scary walk to walk.” — Y.G.
• “Keeping a happy outlook and never feeling sad. Not letting anyone feel bad. If you are happy, people around you will feel the same. And no crying allowed!” — D.J.
• “To be honest, I find watching end of life videos or those with terminal illnesses help me see that while death is not something I want, it’s not to be feared because we are all gonna die. And there are so many good people that leave this planet too soon that it comforts me that if I were to leave soon, I’d have company on the other side.” — J.R.