Blogs for the Brain:
a collection of blogs from Alyson Woloshyn’s first year with cancer
When diagnosed with a Glioblastoma, a Grade IV incurable form of brain cancer, Alyson knew she needed to share her journey. She chose to share it as a blog. What started initially as a website to help her update concerned loved ones on her progress in cancer treatment, quickly turned into a journey of self-discovery, as her blogs explored the things she valued most.
While undergoing 15 months of treatment, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, Alyson used her cancer experience to write about themes like gratitude, relationships, confidence, and acceptance.
In 2010, Blogs for the Brain was published as a book to raise funds for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Alyson’s book has been republished online in 2022 on the 10th anniversary of her passing to give more people a chance to read and share her inspiring story.
Contents.
-
-
We are the personification of the company we keep, and I am always in the best company.
-
It is only when we are most challenged do we realize what we value most and ultimately determine who we really are.
Read Chapter from June 14, 2009. -
At the end of the day, our health, our bodies, it’s really all we have got.
Read Chapter from July 23, 2009. -
I am shifting from success to significance.
Read Chapter from August 23, 2009. -
Maintaining relationships takes consistent effort. It doesn’t have to be hard but it does have to be genuine.
Read Chapter from October 5, 2009. -
My positive or optimistic attitude comes from my ability to be sincerely grateful for what I have been given.
Read Chapter from October 13, 2009. -
Exceptional people have the awareness to understand most fears are irrational and only hold them back from achieving their wildest dreams.
Read Chapter from November 1, 2009. -
Although I can still go on, it’s frustrating that I can’t go on as far as I once was able.
Read Chapter from December 2, 2009. -
Even in the dark my optimism always seems to shine a light on the beauty that surrounds me and provides me the will to keep going.
Read Chapter from March 25, 2010. -
Really, isn’t it where we are right now the most important place we need to be.
Read Chapter from May 7, 2010. -
This is my life and I know I will find a way to not only survive but thrive.
Read Chapter from June 27, 2010.