Bonnie Annis

I thought I understood breast cancer, until a routine conversation at the pharmacy changed everything.

Summer, with its promise of warmth and freedom, can present unexpected challenges for breast cancer survivors navigating life after a mastectomy.

Moving into a new home often means sorting through years of belongings. Sometimes, hidden in a box, we uncover pieces of the past that force us to confront what we’ve endured.

Transitioning into survivorship and relocating to a new city prompts reflection on identity, fear and freedom, showing survivorship as choosing to live forward.

After cancer, I learned how to weigh environmental risks and make informed decisions for long-term survivorship and peace of mind.

I’m preparing for something I once only dreamed about: my final visit to the cancer treatment center.

I share how choosing what to do with my hair during treatment helped me reclaim control and redefine empowerment.

Cancer survivorship invites deeper questions about what we allow into our bodies, our homes, and the lives of those we love most.

Losing an online friend to cancer reminded me that grief is real even across screens and that survivor guilt and gratitude can coexist in the same moment.

After cancer, even your closet tells a story you never imagined living. One quiet afternoon, that story took a hilarious and unexpected turn.

A stamp on my Christmas cards stirred deep memories and reminded me that small actions can make a meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.

Surviving breast cancer changes the way you see your body. Every ache, every spot, every unfamiliar sensation becomes a quiet question: “Could it be coming back?”

I never dreamed a stranger could teach me so much about cancer, life and living with gratitude but I'm so glad she did!

As a breast cancer survivor, I try to stay up to date on new ways to detect cancer early. When I first heard about a simple blood test called Cancerguard, I sat up a little straighter.

How a beloved childhood toy, a visionary inventor and one grandmother’s journey reveal the quiet strength of survival and the beauty found in every scar.

Cancer has taught me to be vigilant, but also to be grateful — for modern science, for watchdog organizations and for the ability to access information instantly.

Eleven years after surviving breast cancer, I found a new lump that reignited old fears, reminding me that faith and vigilance remain vital to survivorship.

Shopping for prostheses reminded me of being in a very popular old toy store.

Going through breast cancer has pushed me to do things I never thought I would.

Since being diagnosed with breast cancer, my life has drastically changed. Time has helped each day become more precious and has caused me to become more grateful.

Leaving a legacy is essential for many, especially for those who have faced cancer. We long for our friends and family to understand how cancer impacts our lives.

The shift in seasons reminds me I’m alive, grateful, and still changing as a cancer survivor embracing life’s new chapters.

What does standing up to cancer mean to me? It meant I got to choose the terms of my fight instead of relinquishing that to an uncurable disease.

After my breast cancer diagnosis, blogging became a way to process emotions, share updates with loved ones, and connect with others facing similar journeys

A diagnosis of breast cancer isn’t something most people would think of as a teacher, but sometimes important lessons come to us in unexpected ways.

After my diagnosis, I found a healing balm in an unexpected place. I never knew art would become so vital to my healing.

Watching a true-life story about a woman’s battle with cancer has given me a new perspective on life.

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I never dreamed I’d learn so many valuable life lessons along the way.

A subtle ad about breast cancer self-checks led me to reflect on my own experience and the complex role of pharmaceutical companies in awareness.

After eleven 11 of survivorship, I’ve been waiting to hear the words, “You’re completely free of cancer! Go in peace,” but I’m wondering if it ever will happen.