Faith, Cancer and Respect

Sharing my experience does not invalidate yours

Shefali O'Hara

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I was first diagnosed with cancer in 2004. I was given 6 months to live. I was getting ready to start a family, but instead I had to fight for survival. My faith was one of the things that saved me.

Yet for many people, religion, particularly Christianity, can be a trigger.

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Shefali O'Hara

Cancer survivor, writer, engineer. BSEE from MIT, MSEE, and MA in history. Love nature, animals, books, art, and interesting discussions.