Sometimes words aren’t enough. I’m sharing these videos so you can see the heart
behind the fight. You are not alone in this!
Cancer Journey Part 14- Behind the Lyrics: Melodies of Hope
I’m going to be transparent. Our most recent biopsy showed only pre-cancer cells, which is good news! That means the cancer is almost gone! But now we have to conquer the beast of finances. I am scared for the future and wondering if I heard God right or chose the right path. But this song, “Trust and Obey,” has been an encouragement and reminder to me to trust in God. Even in trials, staying obedient to Jesus is where I find peace and joy!
Cancer Journey Part 13- A Race Against the Clock
After my initial D&C procedure, Nick and I were looking forward to continuing our fertility journey and improving our overall health to have a healthy baby. When we learned that I had endometrial cancer, our timeline was significantly shortened. A friend of mine offered to let me borrow her book, “It Starts with the Egg” by Rebecca Fett (2019). In this video, I share some things I have learned as I quickly try to make changes to give my baby the best start that I possibly can under the circumstances.
Cancer Journey Part 12- “In sickness and in health…”
June 2nd, 2026 was mine and Nick’s 8th wedding anniversary. Year 7 was difficult as we spent much of it fighting cancer. At lot of the focus and attention has been on me and my needs. But Nick has been hurting right alongside me. I have cancer, but WE are going through cancer! Nick’s wife has cancer! Husbands matter and have needs too! In this video, I talk about how cancer has affect Nick and our marriage.
Cancer Journey Part 11- Dear Cancer, here’s what you’re going ot miss!
This video talks about how I am moving on from cancer, based on a grief processing method used by John Delony. A technique he gives people to help process grief is to write three letters. The third letter is titled, “dear so and so, here’s what you’re going to miss.” This letter grieves how you are moving on with your life and the other person is not going to be in the picture. This technique is typically used for grieving the loss of a person, whether the person has passed away or is estranged from the family. Cancer is not a person, but it does come with a lot of grief. I have also tweaked this letter because I am not grieving cancer being gone. I am celebrating!
Cancer Journey Part 10- Poe, the substitute baby!
When someone has a cancer diagnosis, it’s not just that person going through cancer. Their loved ones also go through it with them. That includes our non-human family members! We got our dog, Poe, about a year before I learned that I had cancer. We have a strong bond, and he has been with me through all of the ups and downs and in-betweens of this cancer journey. This video talks about how my cancer has affected him as well as how he has prepared me to hopefully be a mother someday!
Cancer Journey Part 9- Dear Cancer, How Dare You…
This video talks about the reasons I hate my cancer, based on a grief processing method used by John Delony. A technique he gives people to help process grief is to write three letters. The second letter is titled, “dear so and so, how dare you.” This letter looks at the reasons you are upset with someone or how someone hurt you. This technique is typically used for grieving the loss of a person, whether the person has passed away or is estranged from the family. Cancer is not a person, but it does come with a lot of grief.
Cancer Journey Part 8- Talia Kay
Having PCOS makes things complicated. It makes it hard to know when you are fertile and it makes it hard to know whether or not you should take a pregnancy test. In April 2023, we thought we had an early miscarriage. PCOS made figuring out what actually happened difficult. In May 2025, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Cancer makes everything so much more confusing and complicated. This video talks about my struggle with infertility, grieving, and how cancer complicates everything.
Cancer Journey Part 7- Dear Cancer, I love you…
This video talks about the reasons I love my cancer, based on a grief processing method used by John Delony. A technique he gives people to help process grief is to write three letters. The first letter is titled, “dear so and so, I love you.” This letter looks at the positives, shares good memories, and expresses appreciation, etc. This technique is typically used for grieving the loss of a person, whether the person has passed away or is estranged from the family. Cancer is not a person, but it does come with a lot of grief.
Cancer Journey Part 6- I am just… so… tired…
I am so thankful that my cancer was caught early and that I didn’t need chemo! However, cancer still wears on the body, no matter what stage. In this video, I talk about how cancer affected me and how I persevered!
Cancer Journey Part 5- Mirror Mirror on the wall, does my PCOS make me look fat?
Body image is sometimes hard to talk about but it needs to happen in order for us to heal! Check out my video to learn the secrets to feeling beautiful, even when your health is working against you!
Cancer Journey Part 4- Tomorrow cannot be planned in advance
Sometimes we try to make plans for our lives, or we are taught that life is supposed to go a certain way. However, life is actually unpredictable. When you have cancer, that unpredictability only increases! This video talks about how I deal with unpredictability in my journey.
Cancer Journey Part 3- Standing at a crossroads
Having cancer comes with having very big and difficult decisions to make. This video talks about the choice I was faced with and how my faith led me to make that choice.
Cancer Journey Part 2- I have something to tell you
In this video, I share about the overwhelm and exhaustion that comes from sharing the news that I had cancer. I also offer some helpful advice if this is all new to you as well!
Cancer Journey Part 1- The phone call
In this video, I share the beginning of my journey with endometrial cancer.
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