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Don’t Look For Miracles, You Yourself Are a Miracle

Don’t Look For Miracles, You Yourself Are a Miracle

May 30, 2022
Written by: Candice Chiew (Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivor)
A cancer diagnosis is not the end. Live everyday in the present moment, treasure every breath that you have and laugh a lot.

I am Candice Chiew, 40 years old with 2 young children. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in February 2019. I went through 12 sessions of chemotherapy and 24 sessions of radiotherapy. Now, I am currently well and healthy. Before I was diagnosed, I was working in the Social Service Sector for over 10 years. I am professionally trained as a Social Worker and Counsellor.

In 2021, I felt I had rested enough as I focused on my recovery when I was going through my treatments. I was looking to give back the life I have to encourage fellow cancer warriors or survivors.

I knew about 365CPS as I was going to the polyclinic one day for my WBC booster jab. I saw 2 people asking for donations for 365CPS. They asked me to donate to support, but I said I will contribute with my time instead. That is how I got to know 365CPS.

Out of the activities provided by 365CPS, I benefitted from Ukulele Class and Mindfulness sessions. Ukulele lessons help to lift up my spirits and give me something to work on. I am greatly encouraged by the staff and the activities that 365CPS provides for its members. I am inspired by all the good work that 365CPS has done and feel that sharing my counselling skills is a small way in which I can contribute to the Society.

I am blessed to meet with the staff from the Counselling team. They have been very patient in guiding me from the beginning, providing me with the necessary training and helping me set up the computer systems needed for virtual counselling support. I am very impressed to know how organized the team is and it made the volunteer work smooth.

I realized that 365CPS plays a big part in the members’ life. Many are very appreciative of 365CPS’s activities and really like the engagements 365CPS conducts. It can be a simple phone call to the friends they make from the activities.

The road may seem scary at the beginning when you are diagnosed. But remember that you have the support of friends, family and 365CPS. There will be someone to journey with you, whom you can share your worries and pains with. A cancer diagnosis is not the end. Live everyday in the present moment, treasure every breath that you have and laugh a lot.

 

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