Living As A Cancer Survivor

Mark Everett Kelly (author of "My Scars Tell A Story" his endless battle with cancer and its side effects) details his life living as a survivor of a rare skeletal muscle cancer (Rhabdomyosarcoma). This blog is perfect for anyone who shares the suffering, sacrifice and hopes you face every day in dealing with living as a cancer survivor.

LACS: Career Opportunities for Survivors? HELP NEEDED!!

September 8, 2020 Mark Everett Kelly

Perhaps those who don't know my cause are a little late to the party, but I hope this topic leaves you feeling uncomfortable. If you desire to change someone's life suffering side effects of cancer treatment, I can help you.

LACS - Crohn's Destruction: Trauma, Anxiety, Fear and How To Help

August 12, 2020 Mark Everett Kelly

I feel the need to represent those suffering from this silent disease and how it destroys much of your hopes, self-worth, and ranks among the highest cause of suicide due to the humiliation it causes.

Living As A Cancer Survivor - From Tiers to Tears - Part 2

November 20, 2019 Mark Everett Kelly

Any relationship which one relies on the other financially can cause resentment. It can also create the one who needs assistance to feel shame. I did. Never again will I put the burden of my health issues on anyone else. I am limited, but not useless. It is essential to me that I be financially independent, even if I die trying.

Living As A Cancer Survivor - From Tiers to Tears - Part 1

November 13, 2019 Mark Everett Kelly

I have not been myself these last few months. I've been angry, short with people, overly sarcastic, and redundantly cynical. That is not the person I am. I always had a positive outlook on life. The only time I get to be myself is when I'm on the radio for six hours during the week.

Living As A Cancer Survivor - Scars

September 30, 2019 Mark Everett Kelly

The only way we can deal with our scars is to share them with others. Cancer will lie to you and make you feel you are alone. You are not. You never know how your story can change the life of someone else unless you reach out.

Living As A Cancer Survivor - Worrying

September 3, 2019 Mark Everett Kelly

This topic is difficult for me of which to speak. I don't want to be a hypocrite, so let me start by saying worrying impacts my life consistently. I did not have this mindset before being diagnosed with cancer. I am not worried about the cancer returning, but about the side effects that create environments that I can't control.

Living As A Cancer Survivor: Actions speak loudest

August 29, 2019 Mark Everett Kelly

When you are dealing with cancer, many things will be outside of your control. As a family member, spouse, sibling, or parent, seeing a loved one suffer is one of the worst feelings you will experience. The sentiment is mutual for the patient or survivor.