Luther professor writes article about cancer and forgiveness

When you or a loved one is struggling with cancer, it's common to ask "Why me?" or "Why my Mom?"  You might also think or say, "It's just not right" or "It's not fair."

Luther College psychology professor Loren Toussaint recently wrote a blog for the breast cancer website www.imtakingcharge.com. The blog (https://imtakingcharge.com/forgiveness-and-cancer/) discusses the importance of forgiveness in the context of cancer and how it can serve as a helpful coping strategy during difficult times.

Says Toussaint, "Forgiveness can happen within you, irrespective of what is happening to you or outside of you in your world. In short, you stop hating."

The blog reviews research Toussaint and his student research team and colleagues conducted at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Additional recommended resources and reading are also provided.