Bonnie Annis

Losing one's breasts to cancer isn't funny, in fact, it is often a devastating experience, but after a few years of getting used to the loss, sometimes a person learns to poke fun at the situation.

When a person moves out of their active treatment phase and begins the shift to life after cancer, many unanswered questions lie ahead. Some institutions offer courses to help with just that.

Cancer causes people to experience a wide range of emotions, even long after completing treatment. Among the most common is survivor’s guilt. Learning to understand this phenomenon can allow survivors to exchange their guilt for gratitude.

After a cancer diagnosis, a person's identity may change. Often, one may choose to identify with familiar cancer terminology such as "patient," "survivor," or even "victim." These identities can form a lasting positive or negative impact on a person's life.

After a cancer diagnosis, it's common for a person to be presented with many choices regarding health care. As each choice is presented, the person with cancer must make decisions based on the information received. Not all choices are beneficial and should be weighed carefully. Each person has a right to do cancer the way he or she sees fit.

Time is a relevant way of recording events during one's cancer journey but it's important to keep a proper perspective.

Upon meeting with my oncologist, I realized during our conversation about what was next for me, that he suddenly began to sound like a game show host.

A cancerversary is a significant day of celebration for a person who has experienced cancer. Celebrating a cancerversary is a big deal, and one survivor hopes to provide some clarity on the situation.

Developing the skill of listening takes practice and for those with cancer, it's important to be heard. In this post, learn how one survivor helped others learn how to listen.

It’s easy for a person with breast cancer to feel overwhelmed by the many thoughts that enter the mind each day but there are techniques that can prove helpful. One survivor shares some of her own helpful tips.

Breast cancer survivorship is something to celebrate and there are many ways to commemorate the fact, but are t-shirts and other items the best way to honor survivors? One survivor shares her perspective and reflects on National Cancer Survivor’s Day.

Should patients be given a choice on how they wish to receive bad news? One survivor seems to think so.

Making the choice to get busy living is often difficult for those with cancer, but the choice to start living your best life can be a good one. Each person must decide what that life looks like and when it’s time to start living it.

Recently, I had my first experience with CBD oil and wrote a post about it on my blog. That was almost two months ago. Since that time, I’ve learned a lot more about using cannabidiol and the benefits associated with use. In this post, I’ll expound on the things I’ve learned through firsthand experience.

Art is a creative outlet that provides health benefits to those affected by cancer. Art therapy is becoming more widely used in the field of medicine as its ability to help people is evidenced.

How does attitude affect a diagnosis of cancer? Does a positive attitude prolong a person’s life? Does a negative attitude make cancer grow? This survivor discusses how attitude affects cancer in a person’s life.

When treatment ends and survivorship begins, how do those with cancer make the transition? In this post, one survivor shares her findings.

Can a diagnosis of cancer affect a person in a positive way? One survivor seems to think so.

In a follow-up post, one survivor explores the use of CBD products and shares how they've helped manage her post-cancer pain.

This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed changes to improve and modernize breast cancer screening. In their proposal, the FDA submitted amendments to the current regulations that would provide patients with more detailed information. This information, which would include breast density, would help patients make better decisions regarding their personal health care.

Making the shift from survivor to 'thriver' is challenging. In this post, learn how one survivor makes the change.

Breast cancer is no laughing matter, but being able to find something to laugh about in the midst of the trial can be cathartic.

Can at-home DNA testing kits accurately help us discover important health information? What do we do with the information once we receive it? In this post, learn more about the pros and cons.

Can medical grade marijuana and CBD help with residual pain after a cancer diagnosis, and why is it so scary for a survivor to ask for it?

Television shows often portray breast cancer in unrealistic ways. As a survivor, it's my job to pay attention to the details and check them for accuracy.

In an effort to help others understand a breast cancer diagnosis, survivors may choose to use unique words. Sometimes, these words can be offensive.

Anxiety before an appointment can be troublesome for a person with cancer. In this post, learn ways to conquer those feelings.

The emotional ups and downs associated with a diagnosis of breast cancer can take a person on a very stressful ride. In this post, learn how one survivor managed to turn that stressful event into a joy ride.

One CURE contributor shares her hopes - and doubts - about recent cancer news.

The pressures of society can overwhelm the woman with breast cancer. These feelings of inadequacy and unacceptance can be compounded by the physical disfigurement left behind by breast cancer surgery.