Messages of Hope Quotes
The following quotes were submitted for and/or by cancer survivors who wish to offer hope and encouragement to others with cancer.
Quotes
“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, the doctors began their party line when I suddenly recalled myself…a woman of the 60’s (which is probably how I got into this trouble), and an alternate therapy gal (which is how I chose to get out). I hied me to a clinic in Mexico, changed the way I ate, worked on the negative emotional attachments…and never looked back. Everyone has a story, every woman has her story, life is a continuous circle, and with the grace of God, it’s good to be able to live the legend we write for ourselves."
~Kathleen Arc Hebald~
“Here is a message of hope- Cancer was best the best thing that ever happened to me. Yes, you read that right; it was the best thing that ever happened to me. It forced me to stop in my tracks and re-prioritize my life. It renewed my creative spirit and taught me that today is when I need to do the things I love. Waiting until tomorrow is wasting precious time. I have enjoyed life to its fullest and cherished every moment with family and friends. I never asked “Why me God?”, but rather “Show me the way God, I know you will take care of me.” My faith gave me strength and a sense of calm throughout my treatment. Writing poetry helped me express my feelings. Having my poetry published was an honor and I am thankful that it continues to help others through the cancer experience."
~Terri Hanson~ 4 years and counting survivor
"No matter how difficult, it is a pearl in the making."
~Mary Olsen Kelly~ Author of Path of Pearl
“Here’s a quote that’s not really mine. It comes from Stephen Levine and I write about it in my book, including the chapter “Five Pound Weights.” It’s that ‘we’re not responsible for our cancer; we’re responsible to our cancer.’ He writes quite eloquently about it in his books. I less so. I’m a proponent of the “shit happens” school of life. I believe it’s what we do with the shit that matters, and I try my darnedest to turn it into compost.”
~Janice~
"Being happy is the cornerstone of all that you are! Nothing is more important than that you feel good! And you have absolute and utter control about that because you can choose the thought that makes you worry or the thought that makes you happy; the things that thrill you, or the things that worry you. You have the choice in every moment. All Is Well." ~Abraham-Hicks.com
"When you get into a tight place, and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a moment longer, never give up, then- for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn." ~Harriet Beecher Stowe
"Surround yourself with those who believe in YOU and open your heart to all the gifts you will receive. And NEVER allow previous problems to overcome you- a chemo/therapy time is only for healing. Remember there are lots of survivors."
~Linda Maria Drew~
"Never let fear determine or guide you in your choices. There is more to this universe than we know. Hope can change everything by having and maintaining a positive attitude. Embrace divine healing in your body through prayer and meditation along with your treatments. Anything is possible!"~Kim Goldman
"Let all those who are newly diagnosed know that there are thousands and thousands of SURVIVORS -- breast cancer is treatable and curable! These women will come to know more love and support than they ever could have imagined. My doctor told me on the day of my diagnosis that my life would be richer and better one year from then; she was right. I hope these words can help someone." ~Susan Hunt
"As you walk this journey of the unknown, live in the moment, dance the dance, and walk in the moonlit sky. Take time to live and love yourself. Each person is special, everyone a Survivor." ~Jerri from Brandon~
"My fiance is a stage 3/4 cancer survivor. We appreciate every minute together. Wishing all of you courage, peace and strength. And don't forget laughter - we believe this was a big part of his journey back to health. Visualize your body becoming healthy." ~Jan Weiss
"Sometimes and often from loss grows a whisper, a roar and song." ~Jacqueline Skaggs
"Hi folks -- Just wanted to pass along hope for all of us. Yesterday was my SIXTH anniversary of diagnosis. I was dx on January 3, 2002 with extensive mets to bones and liver (too many to count). I am alive now, being maintained on Herceptin, and see each visit to the infusion suite as a social occasion. I feel great and live a normal life. So.... be happy with me and take some hope from me that more of us can live longer and better." ~Barbara in Northern California
"I kind of like this in the reverse....Especially after going through treatment.
1. I am surviving.
2. I can survive.
3. I will survive !!
It is kind of like that coming out of the woods..." ~Georgia
"How to handle the stress of cancer on top of just life...
Take a deep breath when things don't go just as planned. Step back, look at what is going on and ask yourself how am I acting...? Am I forcing the issue? Is it one that should be forced, or should I change the way I am going about it? ... I may not change the situation, but yes I can live with it and it is ok, even if it is not just as I wanted it to be. Make the best of it and less stress means a healthier, happier me. ~Marilyn
"My motto throughout the 7 yrs since original and 1 yr since mets is: "Each day is a blessing and a gift. Live each day as if it were your last and to its fullest." ~Marty Akers
"Never let fear determine or guide you in your choices. There is more to this universe than we know. Hope can change
everything by having and maintaining a positive attitude. Embrace divine healing in your body through prayer and meditation along with your treatments. Anything is possible!" ~Kim Goldman
"Once you choose hope, anything's possible." ~Christopher Reeve
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow." ~Helen Keller
"Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness, and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again." ~Og Mandino
"You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land, there is no other life but this." ~Henry David Thoreau
"Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in this life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from." ~Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
"Sadness flies away on the wings of time." ~Jean de La Fontaine
"Worry is as useless as a handle on a snowball." ~Mitzi Chandler
"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree." ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." ~James Dean
"Some days there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway." ~Emory Austin
"Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities - always see them, for they're always there." ~Norman Vincent Peale
"Let us be about setting high standards for life, love, creativity, and wisdom. If our expectations in these areas are low, we are not likely to experience wellness. Setting high standards makes every day and every decade worth looking forward to." ~Greg Anderson (cancer survivor - told he had 30 days to live, still alive years later)
"How very little can be done under the spirit of fear." ~Florence Nightingale
"Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and repeat to yourself the most comforting words of all: "This, too, shall pass." ~Ann Landers
"If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or fight like hell." ~Lance Armstrong
"Cancer is a word, not a sentence." ~John Diamond
"My cancer scare changed my life. I'm grateful for every new, healthy day I have. It has helped me prioritize my life." ~Olivia Newton-John
"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on." ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
"A survivor...
cries
loves
laughs
shares
lives." ~Doris B. Fandal
"Quiter's never win" and "Winners never quit. Always remember that there is a winner in you!" ~Gayle Burgoyne
"Give up it is not an option to me." ~anonymous
