Welcome to Soar Above Cancer!

Soar Above Cancer is a blog, a podcast and a community dedicated to helping cancer survivors – in active treatment or post-treatment – to thrive in their cancer lives.

I am a cancer fighter myself, and I discuss various topics on the show related to one’s cancer journey. Everything from the physical hardships to the mental health aspects of one’s battle with cancer is up for discussion.

More importantly, I believe that one’s cancer story, the central component to one’s cancer fight, must be discussed in order to inspire others to thrive in positive and determined manners.

I share my story and that of my co-fighters to give hope to the Soar Above community and cancer survivors all over the world.

– Gabrielle

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Studying a new language can help cancer survivors' memories

Survivors of cancer may be frustrated to discover that they continue to endure specific side effects, one of which is impaired cognitive function. According to cancer.net, this affects 70% of cancer patients during treatment and may affect one-third of individuals afterward.

Memory loss is widespread when this happens, and the degree varies across people based on various circumstances. However, those who go through it may need help to think effectively or recollect simple things on the spot. Some techniques for learning a language: Using applications - several good language apps are available, some of which need a monthly membership, such as FluentU, while others, such as Duolingo, provide information for free; taking a course - There are both online and in-person language learning classes available, so if you're dedicated, it might be helpful to have an organised manner of learning with online language tutors to assist you on livexp.com.

A Care Team’s Backing of Thriving Goals

They asked Paul about his priorities and his worries. They asked him what trade offs he was willing to make. – Lucy Kalanithi In a Ted Talk titled What makes life worth living in the face of death, Lucy Kalanithi visits the idea that […]

What is it Really Like to Be a Positive Cancer Thriver?

Just a few nights ago, I was devastated. I lay awake mid night wondering. How I have I gotten through the last few years deceiving myself and all those around me? I pride myself on being so positive. Really, my entire life mission, podcast and […]