Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor yearns for the “touch starvation” brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to be over. She writes about how just one hug can make a huge difference for people.

Life is like a book, writes this cancer survivor. And people shouldn’t be afraid to turn the page to see what’s on the other side, she says.

A cancer survivor explains how in difficult times — such as living amid a pandemic or receiving treatment for cancer — just getting out of bed in the morning is a sign of bravery and magnificence.

A cancer survivor laments the fact that she no longer moves as fast as she once did when she was younger. However, she has come to the realization that moving slow is OK as it allows her to enjoy life.

A cancer survivor offers some statistics about the longevity of cancer survivors.

A cancer survivor notes how her 16-year-old dog makes it up the steps faster than she does. And although she recognizes she’s getting older, she highlights the side effects of her medications are muscle and joint pain.

A cancer survivor laments the difficulty of dealing with the pandemic and discusses one possible solution.

A simple quote reminds a cancer survivor of what is important for every one of us to remember.

A cancer survivor laments the inability for a comforting hand during COVID-19.

A cancer survivor describes the dark days we are facing right now and expresses a ray of hope for all.

A cancer survivor writes about the indirect consequences of COVID-19 on her and others.

A cancer survivor shares some ways she coped when confronted with her cancer diagnosis.

With the extra time we have, cancer survivors can make a lasting impact in their communities with others on their cancer journey.

A cancer survivor talks about how to cut yourself some slack during these eventful and troubled times.

A cancer survivor compares our collective cancer journey to the season of autumn.

A cancer survivor explains why those of us who face cancer and now COVID-19 feel the way we do when confronting an ongoing crisis.

There are some amazing studies that show how certain birds help each other in times of need. For us cancer survivors, we should be like these birds and help each other more.

Cancer survivors are like bumblebees in that they continue to go on and fly despite the countless obstacles they face.

Like the novel coronavirus, cancer is invisible, unrelenting, and always surrounding us.

I confronted my oncologist and dentist about the research I found. After doing their own research, they told me that cancer and treatment can weaken bone structure including teeth. I wish I had been told this earlier.

Precious time, which we cancer survivors know is fleeting, is flying by and we all feel robbed.

Before I became ill, I had wondered why anyone would want to work in a field where they knew people might die. But after meeting some incredible nurses during my cancer journey, I now know why.

A cancer survivor reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic can feel exhausting but notes that we can still persevere.

Most of us never stop to think about how much information one little sample of blood can give us and our physicians.

Sometimes on the cancer journey, the side effects of treatment are not always the ones you expect.

A cancer survivor explains why being in remission feels similar to worrying about getting COVID-19.

COVID-19 and cancer are very different in how they work in the body, but the psychosocial challenges they present are also very familiar.

A cancer survivor describes the changes of going for treatment during the pandemic.

Fatigue is something that everyone has experience with, but the fatigue of cancer is something unique that only patients and survivors understand and try to cope with.

Many cancer survivors are sad because the body has betrayed them. But remembering there is more to strength than just physicality can help cancer survivors.