“Life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.” <http://www.ncsdf.org/
The first Sunday of June is the designated date to celebrate survivors and acknowledge that a cancer diagnosis is not always a death sentence. It is a day to encourage those who are currently living with cancer.
According to the NCI, there are approximately 17 million cancer survivors in the United States, and it is predicted that by 2029, it will increase by 29%.
On June 10, I will celebrate my 12th year of ovarian cancer survivorship. Despite having two recurrences, it has been a journey of faith, strength, and growth. I have learned from other survivors how to not let cancer rule my life.
What Cancer Cannot Do: It cannot invade the soul, suppress memories, kill friendships, destroy peace, conquer the spirit, shatter hope, cripple love, corrode faith, steal eternal life, nor silence courage. (Anonymous)
In honor of this day, I am giving away signed copies of my award-winning book, Outshine: An Ovarian Cancer Memoir. To receive a free copy for yourself or a loved one, contact me through my website.
Let’s celebrate together. Let’s choose to not live in fear. Let’s educate ourselves about the realities of cancer. Let’s treat our bodies with a healthy lifestyle.
Thank you for stopping by today. I welcome your comments.
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
What a beautiful blog. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you, Marge.
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Hi, Karen, I thank God for you for your Cancer recovery. I celebrate you and other
survivors by acknowledging that a cancer diagnosis is not always a death sentence.
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Thank you, Joy. Cancer causes so much fear that it is good to bring awareness that it is not always a death sentence.
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17 million is such an encouraging number of survivors:) Happy 12 years and many, many more, Karen. Sending hugs.
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I am truly blessed to have had these 12 years when I was told I had a 50% chance to live 5 years. Denise, your hugs give me strength. Thank you.
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Karen, I am moved by this message. I too have lost friends and family members to cancer. Thank you for being my special friend. God brought us together for a special reason.
Marge
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Our friendship is a special gift for me as well.
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Beautiful way to wake up in a morning after a very strong storm. Thanks for the very encouraging post Karen. I am very new in the neighborhood, but I have been so blessed by your inspiration and all what you do for us!
Thanks Karen!
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I am so glad you are a part of my life. Your smile and positive attitude inspire me.
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What a beautiful and most encouraging post! As I read it, the faces of all friends, memorable patients and family members who have walked the journey with cancer came across my mind. There have been many. I will rejoice with you and all of them today as a cancer survivor. Blessings to all.
Dara Treadwell
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Dara, thank you for sharing. We rejoice for the survivors and yes, rejoice.
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