Cancer Support Coaching: A Holistic Approach

One moment that deeply moved me was when a good friend visited me at the hospital. She told me, “You need to live for yourself, and that’s why you must come out of this illness.” Her words struck a chord within me and gave me a new perspective on fighting this battle—not just for others, but for myself.

Another unforgettable moment was when my daughter broke down after my surgery, upon hearing the laboratory reports. She cried so much, overwhelmed by the fear of losing me. Seeing her tears made me cry as well, but in that moment, I reassured her: “Don’t worry, I will be there on your wedding day.” From that point onward, I kept telling myself that I had to come out of this, not just for her, but as a stronger and healthier version of myself.

Looking back, I feel the Divine was guiding me all along, opening doors for the healing and strength I needed to recover. That guidance helped me rise again—healthier, happier, and filled with hope.

It happened on one of my lowest days. A friend visited me and handed me a book—an old, tattered copy with no cover page. I was in no mood to read and scolded her for bringing me a book when I was so unwell. She simply said, “It might help,” and left.

Out of curiosity, I flipped through the pages and stumbled upon a chapter about the inner child. Those few lines sparked something within me, and I became intrigued. Despite my initial resistance, I ended up reading the entire book in just two hours, with tears streaming down my face. That book was a turning point in my journey. It changed how I viewed my illness, and for the first time, I began to see it from a completely different perspective.

Now, looking back after so many years, I strongly believe that every cancer patient should consult a health or wellness coach alongside their medical treatment—someone who has not only survived cancer but also taken full responsibility for their healing through an inside-out approach.

Hospitals and conventional treatments primarily focus on an outside-in approach. But I feel that when someone goes through cancer, they must also heal their mind, because when the mind heals, the body inevitably follows.

There were many moments when I felt like giving up or breaking down, especially when the journey became unbearably tough. The magnitude of the illness and the fear of suffering would often overwhelm me.

But each time I reached that point, something or someone would appear to help me through—a well-wisher, a timely training session or workshop, an inspiring book, or even a warm healing touch from a friend, extended family, or sometimes total strangers.

In those dark moments, I found solace in Healing practices like EFT (Emotional freedom techniques), Ho'oponopono, journaling, repeating affirmations, spiritual chanting, or connecting with support groups. Sometimes, simply sitting quietly with myself helped me to process my fears and find the strength to keep going. These little moments of connection and self-care helped me bounce back, time and time again.