Inspirational Quotes for Cancer Patients
“She believed she could, so she did.”
- R.S. Grey
“Our way is not soft grass; it’s a mountain path with lots of rocks. But it goes upwards, forward, toward the sun.”
- Ruth Westheimer
"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship."
-Louisa May Alcott
"I am not defined by my cancer. I am defined by my strength, my courage, and my will to live."
- Unknown
“Cancer is just a chapter in our lives and not the whole story.”
— Allie Moreno
“Every day you wake up is another opportunity to be a blessing to someone else.”
— Jacqueline Wallace
“I really think that the attitudes of the patient and the doctor make the difference. If the patient is determined that cancer is not going to alter her lifestyle or be the main focus of life, then it won’t be. Cancer doesn’t have to define you. It’s just one of the many things that can happen to you, but it’s not your life. “
- Nelda B.
"Hoping means seeing that the outcome you want is possible, and then working for it."
— Bernie S. Siegel, M.D.
“If I could tell other melanoma survivors one thing, it would be, “Don’t give up.” When you lose hope, you lose joy. You’re going to have good days and bad days, and it’s OK to throw a pity party every now and then. You just have to remember to pick yourself back up. “
- Jessi
You are important. Listen to your body and respect your feelings. Don’t give up. Every day is worth it.”
- Hashmat
I also learned that it’s important to approach things one day at a time. Everything about cancer is overwhelming, but if you take it one day at a time, it’s easier to reach the finish line. Keep your faith, and keep your eyes on the prize – life after cancer.
- Kia
“Despite your diagnosis, there's always hope beyond what you see.”
- Cora