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Cancer Update 8.23.25
Some of my most enjoyable conversations over the past two-plus decades have centered on the question, “How can you believe in a God who allows
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 23, 2025
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Cancer update 2.20.25
February 20, 2025 The veil feels extra thin today… like gossamer or tulle. And while I may be living my best 90-year-old life right now
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
February 27, 2025
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Cancer Update
August 4, 2024 Sweet friends! I can’t believe it’s been over four months since my last update when I said, “I hope to write another
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 30, 2024
Cancer
To chemo or not to chemo?
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, I was adamantly againstchemotherapy and resolved to heal myself with the help of an alternative
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
April 4, 2023
Cancer
A story for kids (especially those who are hurting)
Several years ago I wrote a story for my son whose world had been turned upside-down by both chronic illness and my first cancer diagnosis.
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
March 14, 2023
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2023
September 21 (This was a brief update I posted on Instagram…) Okay, I’ve guzzled two cups of organic black decaf low-acid mold-free coffee and am
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
March 2, 2023
Cancer
Why hasn’t God healed me?
I used to think suffering was meant to teach me lessons—hard but good life lessons—and as soon as I learned what God wanted me to
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 28, 2022
Cancer
Our cancer journey
If you know me, you’ve heard me say again and again, “Cancer doesn’t have the corner on the market of suffering.” Nor does cancer define
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 2, 2022
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2022
As I did in 2021, I’m posting some of the email updates I send to friends and family. I typically edit these down a bit
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
March 19, 2022
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2021
Dear readers, Below is a collection of emails I’ve sent to friends regarding my second, and terminal, cancer diagnosis. I’ve edited out the more personal
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 3, 2021
Category: Cancer
Cancer
Cancer Update 8.23.25
Some of my most enjoyable conversations over the past two-plus decades have centered on the
August 23, 2025
Cancer
Cancer update 2.20.25
February 20, 2025 The veil feels extra thin today… like gossamer or tulle. And while
February 27, 2025
Cancer
Cancer Update
August 4, 2024 Sweet friends! I can’t believe it’s been over four months since my
August 30, 2024
Cancer
To chemo or not to chemo?
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, I was adamantly againstchemotherapy and
April 4, 2023
Cancer
A story for kids (especially those who are hurting)
Several years ago I wrote a story for my son whose world had been turned
March 14, 2023
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2023
September 21 (This was a brief update I posted on Instagram…) Okay, I’ve guzzled two
March 2, 2023
Cancer
Why hasn’t God healed me?
I used to think suffering was meant to teach me lessons—hard but good life lessons—and
November 28, 2022
Cancer
Our cancer journey
If you know me, you’ve heard me say again and again, “Cancer doesn’t have the
November 2, 2022
Cancer
March 19, 2022
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2021
Dear readers, Below is a collection of emails I’ve sent to friends regarding my second,
August 3, 2021
