Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Life After Shock
As a survivor herself, Joni Eareckson Tada walks with you through the struggles and questions that arise with the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Friends
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and when you’re going through cancer, friends make all the difference. Like, when I was in the hospital for cancer surgery, and I came home, wheeled into my bedroom, and I was stunned? My regular furniture had been replaced by a big, clunky hospital bed, a breathing machine, a mechanical lift, and boxes of supplies. Yikes, I felt like I was back in the hospital! But ...
When Breast Cancer Came Knocking at My Door
When breast cancer came knocking at my door, I'm so relieved that my friends helped answer it. Actually, I shouldn’t say that breast cancer knocked, or...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know that about 1 in 8 US women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime? According to American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women (besides skin cancer) and the second leading cause of cancer death. ...
Joni Shares Her Breast Cancer Journey
According to the American Cancer Society, the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8, and in 2010, Joni Eareckson Tada became one of those statistics—she was diagnosed with Stage III Breast Cancer. After undergoing a mastectomy and chemotherapy, and ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer is an ugly word… especially when someone you love is battling it. With all of the big medical words people use to talk about it, it can be hard to understand what is going on! And that can make things even scarier. It is easy to start wondering why ...
Cancer: A Time of Weakness and of Strengthening
Over the years, many people have asked Joni, “Why would God allow quadriplegia, chronic pain, and then add two vicious rounds with cancer?” Her answer has always been, “God is less interested in my physical well-being and more interested in strengthening my soul.” Maybe you can nod your head in ...
Lessons From Cancer
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and it’s World Cancer Day. Many of you are writing, asking for an update on my battle against stage 3 cancer. Although it was around 10 years ago I was first diagnosed with cancer, that ugly disease, it did return a few years ago. And ...
Thoughts on World Cancer Day
If you had asked me ten years ago if I were “aware” of cancer, I would have scoffed, "Of course I am. Like, who isn't?!" I didn’t need a cancer awareness...
The Good In Cancer
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And I can’t think of a better time to be aware of the importance of the Word of God, especially when you’re dealing with cancer. It is the best kind of awareness. And what does the Bible say about this disease? Well, some people look at ...
When You Hear the Words “You Have Cancer”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and according to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer sometime during her lifetime.* Today Crystal is talking with Amy Brands, a young woman for whom this topic hits very close to home. As a busy 34-year-old mother ...
My Cancer Memorial
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada with a word about memorials. Tomorrow begins October and you’re going to be hearing a lot about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You’re gonna see little pink ribbons everywhere you look. And as you well know, I battled stage III breast cancer some years ago, and it returned last year, so I went through a second battle. And in ...
