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APOS Newsletter Article

Cancer Companion’s vision for the future is for every person impacted by cancer to know the hope, love, and grace of Jesus and that every oncology team has included faith in their treatment toolbox. Today, Cancer Companions has prepared these hope-filled gifts for cancer patients and their loved ones:

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Cancer is Never God’s Punishment

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love” (1 John 4:18 NIV).

As a pastor, nothing gave me a sense of greater sorrow and yet inner compassion than when someone would say words to this effect: “I’m afraid God is using this to punish me for all that I’ve done wrong in the past.” 

Fear of punishment.

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When Cancer Patients Need Their Church

It’s hard to fill a need when you don’t know there is a need. Have you noticed that many newly diagnosed cancer patients tell their church “I’m fine.”? One reason this happens is that at diagnosis, most cancer patients have little or no symptoms, pain, or even discomfort. They just woke up one morning feeling fine and went to a cancer screening. Or, they have a small symptom, like a persistent cough, which led to a chest X-ray. Then, when the results come back that they have cancer, they are thinking “How can I have cancer? I feel fine.”

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Join our Reader Team today!

Inside the Cancer Journey: Daily Readings from Authors Who’ve Been There is a twelve-month devotional for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones. As the editors, we are repeatedly in awe of how God has wound these twelve author’s words into a magnificent gift for anyone coping with cancer.

Would you consider joining our READER TEAM and provide much needed feedback on a draft of the initial three months of the book? Fill out the form below to join our team today.

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5 Things Men Can Do for Women Who Have Breast Cancer

In relationships, women often find purpose in being caregivers. So, when something ugly like breast cancer comes along, it’s typical for women to resist other people caring for them, especially the men in their lives. Just the idea of a son, husband, father or brother caring for them can upset many women. “I’m the one that takes care of them. They aren’t supposed to take care of me.”

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God Has Plans for You Cancer Cannot Stop

Looking back, we can see the beauty of God’s plan in using our cancer struggle for His glory.

However, those plans were hard to see when we were surrounded by cancer. When it is hard to see that God has a plan, remember today’s verses: “… call on me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you.” Go to God in prayer, and call on Him. Then, wait on Him to reveal the good plans he has for you.

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Identity

At Maple Tree, we understand the impact cancer has on your identity. Surgery takes away your body parts. Chemo takes away your hair. Hormones cause you to gain weight. Sickness causes you to lose weight. You’re fatigued and weak. You can’t do the things you once could.

How do you stay you when everything about you is different?

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