Battle with Cancer…..

Fight against Cancer….

Struggling with Cancer……

All of these words feel defeating and counter-productive to me.  They go against everything I believe.

Aren’t we trying to do the opposite?  Win with cancer, thrive and prosper, learn and grow.

Aren’t we winning and becoming victorious in our new LIVES?

I recently trademarked, VICTORY WITH CANCER!

I believe we embrace the experience and take the steps to become healthy in body, mind, spirit, and emotions.  I believe it is our opportunity to create the next best thing we want in our lives.  None of us know exactly our path on this journey called life, but we do know we can embrace each moment and think, say, believe and act as if we are a Cancer Victor.

Take these words of wisdom and use them in your life today!

The following is an article from a Cancer Victor I wanted to share.  Cheers to you Carin!!!!

“With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month I find myself reflecting quite a bit. You see, October is extra significant for me because I am a breast cancer survivor and October is also the anniversary month of my, as our culture calls it, “survivorship”.

I have struggled with that word “survivor” for a long time and recently came up with a new word that I believe is a better label for those who have been on a cancer journey. The word is “victor”.

Every person who begins a cancer journey must either survive as it relates to their physical life or end their journey in death. What frustrates me about the word “survivor’ it that to survive is connoted with someone who simply “made it through”. But, a victor is someone who wins in the end.

I have often said that had God asked me if I wanted breast cancer so I could grow spiritually and emotionally I would have answered a resounding “NO”! However, God did not ask and I grew immeasurably because of it. I won in the end! Does that mean I never feel a bit of remorse for having lost my breasts or that I cherished every step of my cancer journey. No, it does not mean that at all. What it does mean is that although I may have lost a few battles along the way, I won the war!

Please do not think for a moment I am saying those who lose the battle of life to cancer are not victorious. That could not be further from what I believe. Those beautiful, strong spirited people who have a personal faith in God yet lose their lives to cancer are not only victors but warriors who have been awarded purple heart medals! In the end they won and they won with honors. They are now living in eternity without pain and tears.

I am thankful God has given me thirteen more years to live. I cherish every day knowing that it may be my last. Not because I am obsessed with death but because that is simply how it is. Everyone who is born must die it is just a question of when.

Touch someones’ life with love today, tomorrow and everyday you are blessed to stay on this earth.

Carin Hansen was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40. After a long battle she emerged victorious and began a one-on-one wardrobe and beauty consulting business for other women journeying through cancer. She has been a model, actress, talent agency owner, benefit founder, certified acting/modeling instructor, writer, speaker and passionate cancer advocate. It is important to remember that Carin is not a physician and does not subscribe to or recommend any particular medical procedure or alternative treatment. She strongly urges you to consult with your Primary Physician, Oncologist and/or Surgeon before implementing any of her curriculum. Please visit http://www.bridges2beauty.net for information and products related to beauty and cancer along with self-esteem building. .