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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.

When a conversation about breast cancer is overheard, should a survivor step in and offer advice, or just walk away?

For those facing cancer, encouraging words can often be good medicine.

Limbs affected by lymphedema require specialized care, but during months where temperatures can be extreme, a little extra effort is necessary.

Blogging carries great responsibility, especially when the cancer community is concerned.

Rest is an important part of the healing process for those affected by cancer.

The high cost of treatment for cancer places a heavy burden on patients and their families, often leading to stress-related illnesses. Is there a solution?

Feelings of sadness and depression are common among those affected by cancer, but there may be another reason behind those feelings.

Wouldn't it be nice to forget a cancer diagnosis?

Breast cancer threatens to silence the voices of those touched by it but if we choose to speak out, we will be heard.

Giving thanks for cancer is a choice, and a difficult one at that. How can one give thanks for something so painful and traumatizing?

Traveling internationally has its challenges but for those with prosthetics, it's a little more complicated.