The New Normal

It was important to me to share my personal cancer story throughout November 2018. Thanks to everyone who listened. More information is on www.bernhardkerres.com

29 Jan 20197min

Five years after my cancer I met someone who once was a close friend. A difficult and emotional conversation.

29 Nov 20187min

Following the hormone imbalances and in the aftermath of all cancer treatments, depression hit. I found my own way of dealing with it and keeping it at bay.

23 Nov 201813min

It took me a long time and a lot of courage to publicly share my cancer story. I wouldn’t have done so without the encouragement from my daughter. I still fear it might have an impact on future job of...

22 Nov 201811min

Dealing with a cancer patient in the family isn’t easy. It is challenging for all the people loving and caring for the patient. Still, we need to pull all our energy together, push our fears aside, an...

20 Nov 20189min

Following my cancer therapy a regime of quarterly checkups followed. Easy to schedule and to do but always with a big psychological impact.

19 Nov 20186min

One long term result of chemo therapy is the sudden need for sleep. Even five years later it happens from time to time that I simply need to take a nap. Ten to twenty minutes and I am fresh again.

17 Nov 20186min