A cancer diagnosis changes everything—including how we think about time and legacy. A memory book during cancer treatment isn't about giving up; it's about preserving love and wisdom while treatment continues. This guide offers gentle approaches for families navigating cancer together.
Framing the project positively
This isn't "before you die." It's "while we're on this journey together." Many cancer patients want to leave meaningful messages regardless of outcome. Frame it as celebration, not finality: "Let's capture your stories for the family." Hope and legacy can coexist.
Working around treatment schedules
Energy fluctuates with treatment cycles. Good days happen. Plan recording for when they feel strongest—often a week after treatment, before the next cycle. Keep sessions short: 10-15 minutes maximum. Multiple short sessions work better than one long one.
What to capture during treatment
Beyond life stories, consider capturing messages of hope and encouragement for family. Words they want kids/grandkids to hear. Lessons from their cancer experience. Things they're grateful for. Expressions of love they might struggle to say face-to-face.
Including family in the process
This shouldn't feel like the patient's burden alone. Family can record messages to them. Kids can share what grandpa/grandma means to them. Siblings can record memories together. The book becomes a mutual gift, not a one-way documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to start?
Capture family stories with guided prompts, easy recording, and a beautiful book export.
Start Preserving Stories Now