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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.” quote by Kay Yow
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“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.”

Kay Yow

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.

Key Takeaway

Focus on proactive coping.

Themes

health resilience mindset

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • medical treatment
  • support groups
  • daily coping

Key Concepts

psychology patient empowerment stress management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What coping strategies help most?
  • How to maintain hope?
A Different Perspective

Response alone can’t cure disease.

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