Danielle Ripley-Burgess

Danielle Ripley-Burgess is a two-time colon cancer survivor first diagnosed at age 17, an award-winning communications professional and the author of Blush: How I barely survived 17. She writes and speaks to encourage others that faith can survive. Also, she bakes a really good chocolate chip cookie. Follow her blog at DanielleRipleyBurgess.com or connect on social media at @DanielleisB.

When COVID-19 Cancels Your Cancer Appointments: Why Are We Still in Crisis Mode 2 Years Later?

January 29, 2022

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A colon cancer survivor expresses her frustration about the way the health care system is currently being managed as yet another wave of COVID-19 cases caused her to cancel an appointment she’d waited three months for.

The Infertility Ache of Cancer

April 26, 2021

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A colon cancer survivor recalls how she made peace with being infertile as a result of cancer treatments.

No Two Cancer Survivors Are Exactly Alike

February 19, 2021

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Cancer survivors are just like snowflakes in that they are unique and not the same, says a two-time cancer survivor.

Becoming The Supporter Over The Cancer Survivor

October 16, 2020

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When my friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, my role became supporter over survivor.

7 Things You Will Need When Writing a Book About Surviving Cancer

September 08, 2020

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An author and two-time cancer survivor offers fellow writers some advice on what they’ll need to know if they’re considering writing a book about surviving cancer.

Missing Out on The High School Experience is Painful, But It's Also Survivable

August 04, 2020

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A colon cancer survivor reflects on receiving her first diagnosis as a high school student, and offers current students whose academic careers have been altered by COVID-19 some advice on how they'll get through the missed experiences.

Telling Our Stories Makes The Disease Real

July 10, 2020

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From cancer to COVID-19, our patient stories can help others take sickness and disease seriously.

One Thing At A Time

June 15, 2020

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Multitasking isn't an exact science and its ok, often better, to take things one at a time on the cancer journey.