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I have learned so much, and I keep learning every day. I bring joy to my life on a daily basis, and make sure I’m surrounded by like-minded people. I have a mission to pursue happiness, and to receive it. I know that everyone can bring these feelings into their heart, and I want to be there to support them as they do this. Life can be challenging, but it’s possible to find your own strength and rise above the challenges — this is what I’m here to teach.
In the Fight Against Cancer, Survival Isn’t a Good Enough Goal
Living is not the same as surviving. Living means choosing to live an extraordinary life. Making that decision means focusing on the outcome you want for yourself, removing negativity from your life, and being open to trying anything that will help you heal.
When You’re Healing, Your Mind Is as Important as Your Body
It would have been easy to blame cancer for my misery, but if I’m honest, I was miserable before I was diagnosed with cancer.
Empower Yourself By Learning about Your Disease
I am here, and I am more alive than I have ever been. In large part, I credit the fact that I researched my disease. The knowledge I gained meant that I didn’t have any room left in my head for negative emotions.
Spreading hope and empowerment
I would like to do my part to keep spreading that hope, inspiration, and belief that this coronavirus pandemic, like the cancer that was in my body, will pass.
I Had Two Options: To Be Cancer’s Victim or Heal
Despite what my doctors told me, I felt it in my bones that the cancer invading my body would be a short-term problem. I felt so determined to live, I didn't even cry when I heard the diagnosis.
Author Hour feat. Veronica Villanueva
Listen in as Nikki Van Noy of Author Hour and Veronica discuss V’s new book, The Grace of Cancer, and what it means to heal and truly live.