Shira Zwebner

January 05, 2021

Navigating the scary path of a cancer caregiver possibly becoming the patient with cancer.

December 08, 2020

How surviving cancer reignited my latent eating disorder, and how I handle and look at that struggle now.

October 23, 2020

Miracle cures, juice cleanses, even ancient supplements, cancer patients and some survivors often fall victim to people who prey on our vulnerabilities from cancer.

September 04, 2020

Patients with cancer have a right to choose not to treat their illness, even if it’s not a popular decision.

June 22, 2020

Support for cancer patients and survivors comes in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes the good vibes, encouragement and positivity can go too far

May 28, 2020

Dealing with the challenges of health and wellness after cancer treatment is tricky enough, but managing it in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic is an even bigger obstacle. One survivor details how she tries to take it one wellness win at a time.

May 01, 2020

One survivor leans on their experiences from fighting cancer to find the strength to pivot during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 06, 2020

Forced isolation after cancer can be triggering, but the alternative with a compromised immune system in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic is much worse.

January 24, 2020

ESPN sports reporter Edward Aschoff died because of undetected stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma— cancer detection methods need to change.

December 03, 2019

How do you heal your mind when faced with cognitive impairment after cancer treatment?

November 08, 2019

One survivor shares her experience with the unexpected gynecological challenges she struggled with after cancer treatment.

October 21, 2019

Dealing with any type of illness after cancer can be a frightening experience.

September 05, 2019

How celebrity Jon Stewart championed a cause that brought answers to my cancer diagnosis.

August 02, 2019

As a cancer survivor, there are times when you're consumed by guilt. Why did you make it to remission when others have lost their cancer battle?

July 23, 2019

How an app gives a glimpse into the future for many patients with cancer and survivors who fear they won't make it to old age.

June 25, 2019

Don't let anyone else decide how you choose to celebrate any post-cancer milestones.

June 13, 2019

How the company of a puppy provided the right amount of post-trauma comfort to help navigate in a post-cancer world.

April 25, 2019

How to manage PTSD over the holidays and making the transition from Cancer Fighter to Cancer Survivor.

March 29, 2019

Support is essential for cancer survivors, especially as we struggle to reintegrate into our lives.

February 27, 2019

Being a cancer survivor means that I'm living on borrowed time and struggling to find the balance.

January 28, 2019

Outwardly, you start to look like your old self again while inside you're still licking the wounds of your cancer battle.

December 28, 2018

How to conquer the fear of your own body, one step at a time.

November 28, 2018

Even living in a country with socialized medicine, cancer debt is an unfortunate side effect of treatment, making holiday shopping a challenge

October 18, 2018

From sugar to stress, are there really any lifestyle changes that can truly keep cancer at bay?

September 17, 2018

Living a post-cancer lifestyle means including your medical history on a health declaration form and learning to deal with the consequences.

August 06, 2018

Sometimes, you're ill prepared for a scan that might change the course of your life.

July 09, 2018

How do you stay positive when surrounded by death and dying?

June 19, 2018

Why the proverb, "you should never judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes" is true for both cancer patients and survivors.

May 12, 2018

Cancer has a profound effect on the youngest members of the family, especially when you go from swim Mom to sick Mom overnight.

April 17, 2018

Connections on the cancer ward are Inevitable, but fear of loss can make those relationships painful.