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How to Cut Your Own Hair

A cancer survivor reflects on her emotions — and the step by step journey — of cutting her hair during chemotherapy treatment.

What I’m Glad I Knew (and Didn’t) With Myeloma

When I fell in love, I didn’t know my husband would end up getting cancer, but I also glad I learned that normal people like me can make a difference.

It’s October and Yes, We’re Aware

Just like how Christmas decorations creep into November before Thanksgiving, I hope Pinktober does not creep into September.

When It Comes to Cancer Care, Not All Medicare Plans Are The Same

My Dear Friend and Cancer ‘Warrior’ Refuses to Fold

A cancer survivor describes an inspiring close friend who has been dealing with cancer for 13 years and refuses to give up.

Coming Back After Life Support

Not only Julie Kirby, RN, OCN, make a recovery, but she has returned to nursing and manages our chemotherapy department.

A Fighting Caregiver

An oncology nurse’s experience with her own cancer journey has made her a strong support system on several levels for patients with cancer.

Daunting Firsts from Cancer

The firsts I experienced after receiving a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer opened my eyes to the beauty of life.

'Stronger Than the Storm' of Cancer

A woman who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer shares a poem about dealing with the obstacles of a health crisis and the struggles of life in general.

Hope After an Unexpected Cancer Diagnosis

This is the poem I wrote to help myself cope with my new diagnosis. It served as a reminder that I was resilient.

The Mind of Cancer

Cancer makes your mind wander in many strange directions. If ever you wanted to know what an emotional rollercoaster really felt like, get on the cancer coaster and go for a ride.

Although Many of Us Don’t Love the Idea of It, Exercise Can Help Reduce the Effects of Lymphedema

A physical therapist recalls how one of her patient’s with prostate cancer hated exercise when he first came to visit her, but then his mindset changed once he realized his lymphedema started to get under control.

Study Results Champion Keytruda/Chemo as ‘New Standard of Care’ in TNBC Subset

The combination of Keytruda and chemotherapy improved survival rates in patients with PD-L1—positive metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.

Do You Ever Question Your Cancer Care?

I’ve always received impeccable care at my cancer center, but a recent experience made me feel like I was no longer a priority.

Breast Cancer Awareness Needs Action, Not Just Pink Ribbons

As a survivor, I see pink ribbons everywhere, but what we really need is more research, better treatments, and real change for those living with cancer.

Making Space for the Important Things in Life

A Navy veteran and football coach tackles prostate cancer diagnosis, with family’s support.

Cancer Questions and Unwanted Drips

A survivor of myxofibrosarcoma expresses his thoughts about cancer recurrence and treatment options in a poem.

Recognizing an Oncology Nurse Who Has Been a Guardian Angel And Co-Pilot During a Patient’s Unexpected Cancer Journey

Every year, she helps coordinate fundraising for other lung cancer groups and research efforts. She is totally committed to the lung cancer community and her patients.

MRD Negativity May Be Achievable With Revumenib in Some Leukemia Subset

Children and adults with relapsed/refractory KMT2A rearranged acute leukemia may obtain promising response rates with revumenib, a novel targeted therapy.

Onward in the Fight Against Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness both locally and nationally about efforts to fight myeloma.

Selfless Acts of Service in Cancer Care

A colleague and a patient with cancer each submitted nominating essays about an oncology nurse who made an impact in their lives.

How to Talk to a Care Team About Post-Mastectomy Chest Numbness

Sensations in the chest after a mastectomy matter because they affect safety and quality of life, an expert said.

Bridging the Cancer Care Gap

Not only does Amanda Kelm, B.S.N., RN, OCN, build a rapport with the patient and family, but she also assesses the patient and determines their proper mode of transportation.

A Patient's Cancer Positionality

There's irony in a healing place for a patient's cancer positionality.

Debunking the Myth That Healthy People Don’t Get Cancer

The myth that "healthy people don’t get cancer" contributed to my shame, but I’ve learned that cancer can affect anyone, regardless of lifestyle choices.

Cancer Made Me Superstitious

After being diagnosed with cancer, I’m nervous to plan for my future, and can’t say I’m in remission without knocking on wood.

The Pros and Cons of Seeking a Second Opinion In Cancer Treatment

An expert explains the importance of getting a second opinion during a cancer journey.

Advances in Sarcoma Treatment and Future Directions

An expert writes about his experience as a sarcoma medical oncologist and how the field may progress with several therapies in the pipeline.

Helping Underserved Women at the Community Level Can Be a Crucial Step Toward Reducing Deaths From Late-Stage Breast Cancer

Helping underserved women at the community level can be a crucial step toward reducing deaths from late-stage breast cancer. A grassroots initiative in Florida aims to contribute to that change and inspire the formation of similar groups.

Standing Strong Through Cancer Like a Bluebonnet

Bluebonnets are a tenacious flower, which have taught me to be tenacious through breast cancer.