Incorrectly blame someone for breaking your valuable belonging. Accuse a friend without having all the facts. Mad at your sibling without understanding why despite he or she does stupid things all the time. We are all guilty of this – jumping to conclusions. These are just some of the unhelpful Continue Reading
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What Is Life After Beating Cancer?
“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked Continue Reading
Disconnect to Connect
Let your soul catch up with your body. Set it on fire. Be fearless and follow your soul, it knows the way. I started to write this when I was in the coffee shop, realizing the mistake I’d done and I was off the agenda. I have nothing to do, Continue Reading
My Leiomyosarcoma (2)
CieloMy name is Cielo, the author of “The Cancer Voice Asia”, a blog that aims to support and inspire anyone who is facing cancer. I know how it feels to be diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of cancer, Leiomyosarcoma, at the age of 29. I know the challenges, Continue Reading
I Talk About My Cancer To Help You Understand, Not To Seek Pity
Edited and published: I Had Cancer, December 29th, 2017 Hi, I’m Cielo! I fought cancer. That’s my superpower! What’s yours? Actually, I really don’t want to keep talking about cancer like I used to do. When I post something about cancer or sarcoma awareness, it doesn’t mean I need your sympathy. Yes, Continue Reading
Escape the Ordinary
A journey of a 40 kilometers begins with a single step. Many tourists, locals, and expats come to Vietnam to see the intrinsic and the wild beautiful nature of the country. Too many options they can choose from exploring the city, delve into their culture, visiting exotic places and discover Continue Reading
What’s On Your Bucket List?
Looking at death in the eye, from the time you are diagnosed with cancer is a life-altering experience. What is the first thought coming into your mind right away? What did you do and what else you need to be done? Cancer patients, survivors, have you made your bucket list? Continue Reading
The Butterfly
Green Meadows Wind blows Leaves scatter Flowers glitter Tiny caterpillar In survival Found only In solitary Now tarry To sanctuary It’s heading And dwindling Into cocoon ‘Til June No space No face Hiding until It’ll unseal It’s time To climb Up where There’s air A change In range Of motion Continue Reading
My Leiomyosarcoma
1st Journal Written last 24 March 2016, Thursday As I had said to my friends (from Sarcoma Alliance Group) around the world who are also experiencing a rare kind of disease, Sarcoma, with different subtypes, I am going to document my clinical trial or, rather, shall I say, my treatment; which will Continue Reading
I Had Cancer
I had cancer, I was very ill. And it’s something I didn’t understand. I was a good woman, with a good heart, That cancer tore me apart. And there was nothing I can say or do. My heart aches to see myself in such displace, Yet, Quitely, I managed to Continue Reading