Bonnie Annis

This year, I celebrate 10 years of being free from breast cancer. It’s hard to believe, but I am cherishing this milestone and plan to celebrate big.

After a friend sent me a link to her GoFundMe page for her cancer care, I had to think long and hard about how to respond.

After having breast cancer, I worked on learning to accept and love myself.

After a good friend told me about her recent diagnosis of breast cancer, I started experiencing a type of breast cancer déjà vu.

When I received news of a fellow blogger’s demise, I was heartbroken.

My relationship with my body has changed over the years, especially during and after breast cancer. Now, I have accepted the way I look.

After nearly 10 years as a breast cancer survivor, I've received so many questions I can't answer about cancer.

Questions about cancer can often be confusing and frustrating.

When innovation meets creativity, you never know what might happen, notably as a breast cancer survivor!

Cancer is such a life-altering event, that it’s hard to fathom being able to forget all memories associated with it, but I did my best to make it happen.

After cancer, I finally went on a cruise and allowed myself to fight through my fears, which felt so freeing.

After a recent fiasco while trying to order prostheses and bras, I have an important question I’d like answered.

When a friend recently asked if I’d ever thought cancer might kill me, I had to think back and examine myself.

Last night, my husband asked what I wanted for Christmas.

Could killing cancer be as simple as changing your diet?

Being thankful for cancer seems like an odd concept to grasp.

Choosing to share your cancer story is a very personal choice.

A local art exhibit allowed expressive creativity on a unique canvas to raise breast cancer awareness.

Each October, we’re surrounded by the color pink as breast cancer awareness month gets into full swing. It can be a challenging time for many, but also a time of celebration.

Looking back on the nine years since being diagnosed with breast cancer, here are my perceptions and reflections of the disease.

For the past nine years, I’ve struggled with waves of overwhelming fear of cancer recurrence. I knew I had an issue, but until recently, wasn’t aware of how much fear was affecting my life.

Even though my children are grown up, I still worry about their health — especially when it comes to breast cancer.

When survivorship becomes long-term, it can be an adjustment to move from active treatment to periodic surveillance.

As a breast cancer survivor, it’s not only my duty to help the newly diagnosed, but it’s also my responsibility to heed the advice of seasoned champions.

I thought my sensitivity to breast cancer scenarios on television shows had gotten stronger, but it hasn’t.

Cancer often brings with it bad news, including expensive bills, but one day, a surprise came – one I’ll never forget.

I always viewed my doctors as being unapproachable on a personal level. I thought they were there to examine and diagnose me, imparting wisdom I could never hope to attain, but one day I realized I was very wrong.

Fighting for something I believe in was worth it, especially since it came to my health after cancer.

Now that I’ve met my insurance premium, I’m scheduling some year-end cancer appointments, and praying for good results.

The breast cancer community is made up of men and women who understand the importance of camaraderie. By showing each other love and support, no one ever feels alone.