Survivors tell us this all the time: a little positivity goes a long way. That’s especially true during the holidays, when people who are facing cancer may feel particularly overwhelmed. Karen Ballou, a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, says focusing your mind on the positive things you have in your life can make a huge difference.
“My advice to others is to stay focused,” Karen says. “Stay focused … think about one thing in your life or two things in your life that you can see when you’re well, that you want to go after. And you want to follow through with. That’s what got me through the holidays.”
READ MORE
Karen decided to focus on the joy and the anticipation of getting better instead of the hardships she was facing. Of course, this is easier said than done. But there’s no harm in trying to set goals, and find something that you’re really looking forward to doing once cancer is behind you.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.