Cancer Quote by Kay Yow
“I feel like I had zero control over getting cancer, but I have 100 percent control over how I will respond to dealing with cancer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cancer Journey, Kay Yow, 2009
We cannot control illness onset, but we control our response and attitude toward it.
In simple terms: Control your reaction to cancer.
Focus on proactive coping.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical treatment
- support groups
- daily coping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What coping strategies help most?
- How to maintain hope?
Response alone can’t cure disease.