Cancer Widow, Cancer Survivor

A book by Rita K. Miller Kasinskas

This book follows a couple’s emotional journey after becoming cancer patients at the same time, only a few months apart, and offers guidance in dealing with emotions as a widow, cancer survivor and post treatment disabilities. Also shared are treatments, doctors, vitamins, nutrition, legal and financial issues that come with a cancer diagnosis.

Being able to share insights, emotions and experiences have become important to me. Not only have I published this book, but have also created a blog sharing ideas that go beyond the contents of my book. 

My blog covers subjects such as:

Cancer Survivor

Being a Widow or Widower

Helpful hints on acquired physical limitations from health issues

Thoughts and ideas on how to survive cancer treatments

Being a Caregiver

Life is not always easy, but life is always worth living.

                            

                              

                               

 

                 

In Cancer Widow, Cancer Survivor, Rita shares her experiences in a daily journal form, as she learned about tests, treatments, medications, and her feelings along the way. She also shares emotions and survival strategies she experienced as a widow and cancer survivor after Tom’s death. After receiving a diagnosis of cancer, your world comes chasing down all around you. There are more questions than there are answers. It is heartbreaking, confusing and stressful. When both have cancer, it is devastating.

Her experiences as she dealt with her cancer gave her many insights that proved to be valuable as she helped Tom deal with his terminal cancer. It was truly a journey they took together.

Thoughts on life since cancer.

  • Introduction to my book

    “When people are faced with extreme challenges, we cannot avoid wondering why me? I personally feel there is no true answer to that question, no matter how many times I asked. One of my greatest challenges in life was surviving cancer.

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  • Widow living alone

    Since I become a widow due to my husband’s death from cancer, one of the most difficult things about becoming a widow is learning to live alone. This not only includes the quietness of the house, especially at night, but cooking, chores, and leisure time.

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I’m happy to share my story in the hopes of inspiring others and for you to feel supported in your healing journey.