[Ailist] How to stay positive with cancer?

[Anna McAlister]

I am glad I have the opportunity to address this particular issue.  A few years ago my only living grandmother was diagnosed with cancer breast cancer that spread to her spine(she is fine now).  Over the course of the last few years we have had many conversations.  Me trying to uplift her, joke with her, let her cry, etc.  I really dug deep in my bag of trix and this is what I found:

Focus on pure joy.  Each day She would choose one thing that was pure frivolity.  Sometimes it was a favorite dessert,a coveted chocolate, spoiling a grandchild, or a stay in bed movie day.  Everyday she knew she had something to look forward to and it kept her going.  She is 84 and has kicked cancer.  What a woman! 




Best,
Anna McAlister (Seattle)