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
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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
August 30 “She smiles a lot. Her zygomat muscles are strong,” my dentist said matter-of-factly to his assistant. I lay there, mouth cranked wide open,
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
Cancer
Three years ago today
Three years ago today, my phone rang with terrible news. My doctor’s office called to inform me they finally had the results of my three-and-a-half
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 7, 2020
Beauty
The good news about bad news
In the past decade, going to the doctor has felt a bit like guzzling apple cider vinegar while walking barefoot on hot coals. Not exactly
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
March 31, 2019
Cancer
Of cancer, gifts, and gratitude
Yesterday felt heavy and strange as we closed the door on 2018. What a year. Twelve months ago today, I was recovering from the first
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 1, 2019
Category: Cancer
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
August 30 “She smiles a lot. Her zygomat muscles are strong,” my dentist said matter-of-factly
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
Cancer
Three years ago today
Three years ago today, my phone rang with terrible news. My doctor’s office called to
November 7, 2020
Beauty
The good news about bad news
In the past decade, going to the doctor has felt a bit like guzzling apple
March 31, 2019
Cancer
Of cancer, gifts, and gratitude
Yesterday felt heavy and strange as we closed the door on 2018. What a year.
January 1, 2019
