2023-10-14 16:04:10
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is also an opportunity to highlight the stories of those living with cancer, whether they are patients, relatives or caregivers.
These stories, sometimes painful, are also filled with hope, resilience and humanity.
Dr. Toledano, from the Raphaël Institute, focuses on integrative health to better support patients with chronic illnesses. The objective? Better support these patients. The holistic approach to l’Institut Raphael provides support to both patients and caregivers. Support is not limited to the illness itself, but also encompasses emotional, mental and physical well-being.
DisLilie, a sharing and support site
Nathalie (Lilie), for her part, fought leukemia and underwent a stem cell transplant following a relapse. Now in remission, she decided to create Dislilie, a collaborative site around leukemiadedicated to patients and their caregivers.
She imagined this space as a place of exchange where everyone can share their well-being tips and find answers to their questions regarding leukemia and cancer more generally.
Live normally, despite everything
Clémentine Jarraud, in remission from breast cancer, shares with us her choice to live her illness in silence. “I want to live a normal life” was the first sentence she said when she was diagnosed with the disease.
So, she tells us today how she experienced this ordeal while managing to hide it from her children.
The importance of a “team warrior” for Karine
A yoga teacher, Karine was diagnosed with myeloma, a cancer affecting the bone marrow. She therefore went through intensive treatments and had to learn to live with the following-effects.
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Karine, to move forward with the disease, managed to create a “Warrior Team”, a solid network combining loved ones, modern medicine and alternative medicine, thus forming a pillar of support and trust.
She emphasizes the importance of taking care of yourself. In this process, she trained to adapt her practice and teaching to people suffering from illnesses such as cancer. To find out more regarding his career, do not hesitate to consult her yoga site.
The role of relatives and caregivers
My mother, a nurse, supported many cancer patients and loved ones. Today, she shares her experiences with us and offers us her recommendations for being an effective caregiver. For her, it is essential to find the right balance in support, to invest while taking care of yourself and to preserve yourself.
Pink October is an awareness campaign. It is also a month to celebrate the life, hope and resilience of all those affected by cancer.
Each story is unique, but all are united by the same desire: to live fully, despite everything.
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