Spirit & Healing

Blogs

The cancer community will miss you, Teddy

KATHY LATOUR

The late Sen. Edward Kennedy was truly an inspiring cancer and health care advocate. 

 

The chronic cancer patient--From someone who knows

KATHY LATOUR

Dr. Wendy Harpham is now approaching 20 years of living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with seven recurrences and nine separate courses of treatment.

Reader Essays

A Life Beyond Cancer

RENÉE LA FOREST

A special oncology nurse shows one family can overcome cancer.

 

The Last Tenth

JENN HOFFMAN

A cancer survivor finds inspiration from her cancer journey during her first half-marathon.

Our Favorite Spirit & Healing Resources

Cancer patients and their families can receive free psychological and emotional support from The Wellness Community

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine combines modern science with ancient healing. Addresses the mental, emotional, social, physical and spiritual sides of health and illness.

The Commonweal Cancer Help Program is a week-long retreat for people with cancer that specializes in integrative therapies, healing through creative arts, and support sessions.

The New Normal

Beyond "Cured"

BY KATHY LATOUR

A survivor learns the difference between being cured of cancer and being healed. 

Photo Essay

Building Futures

BY BEATRIZ TERRAZAS

Breast cancer survivors find a constructive outlet for their altruism. 

Creative Arts

Art & Life

BY KATHY LATOUR

 A program in New York City helps survivors use artistic expression to communicate their experiences.

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Inspiring stories on patients with chronic cancer

Learn how cancer patients are enjoying life to the fullest while living with a chronic disease.

CML

Life Choices

BY KATHY LATOUR

CML survivor Erin Zammett Ruddy wants a baby. The trade-off may be her health.

Chronic Cancer

The Cancer Chronicles

BY KATHY LATOUR

Seven recurrences over two decades have given Dr. Wendy Harpham a lot to say about surviving cancer.

Metastatic Disease

Dancing In Limbo

BY KATHY LATOUR

Three women share the uncertainty of living with metastatic breast cancer.