On days like today, slogans often appear that are meant to give strength, inspire hope, and motivate action. On social media, we see stories and quotes about strength and determination, and in the comments \u2013 "fight," "be strong," and "think positive.".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's natural. We want to help. We want to offer encouragement. And sometimes such words are needed. However, in the daily experience of people diagnosed with cancer, many of these messages does not support<\/strong>, Just adds pressure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A person with cancer isn't at war\u2014they're in the process of being treated. They're undergoing research. They're undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and awaiting surgeries or follow-up appointments. Sometimes they're in pain, anxiety, fatigue, and uncertainty. In this context, words about "winning" and "being strong" often don't inspire strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That is why this year, on World Cancer Day \u2013 although we definitely prefer to call it Cancer Awareness Day \u2013 we decided to use a different form of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201e"A Day Without Slogans"\u201d<\/strong> This is a campaign that consciously avoids motivational slogans and advice. It's not because we don't believe in support. On the contrary, we believe that support is crucial. But we want to emphasize that it doesn't have to be embedded in slogans that are meant to dispel reality. A day without slogans is an invitation to be present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On this day we say: \u201e"A Day Without Slogans" also sends a message to loved ones and society: if you want to help, you don't have to offer advice. Don't look for "kind words" that will fix everything. Just be there. Call. Come. Listen. Help with everyday life. This is the support that truly matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And it's not about stopping talking altogether. It's about talking. otherwise<\/strong> \u2013 simply human. Sometimes in our own helplessness \u2013 "I don't know what to say, but I am," sometimes simply in a kind willingness to be present. 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you don't have to pretend that everything is fine if you don't feel that way,<\/strong>
you don't always have to be brave,<\/strong>
you have the right to be afraid and not know what to do next.<\/strong>
You may be tired, scared, angry, helpless \u2013 and that is okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n