Cancer Quote by Elizabeth Edwards
“In a sense, having cancer takes you by the shoulders and shakes you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Cancer Journey, 2007
Cancer forces a confronting, shaking confrontation with one's vulnerability.
In simple terms: Cancer shakes you to confront vulnerability.
Embrace support during illness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- patient support groups
- therapy
- family communication
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confronting illness change life priorities?
- What support systems best aid emotional stability?
Denial can hinder coping.