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A native New Yorker, Shira Kallus Zwebner is a communications consultant and writer living with her husband and three children in Jerusalem, Israel. Diagnosed in 2017 with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, she's fighting her cancer battle and blogging about the journey at hipstermomblog.com
January 05, 2021
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Navigating the scary path of a cancer caregiver possibly becoming the patient with cancer.
December 08, 2020
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How surviving cancer reignited my latent eating disorder, and how I handle and look at that struggle now.
October 23, 2020
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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
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Patients with cancer have a right to choose not to treat their illness, even if it’s not a popular decision.
June 22, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ESPN sports reporter Edward Aschoff died because of undetected stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma— cancer detection methods need to change.
December 03, 2019
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How do you heal your mind when faced with cognitive impairment after cancer treatment?
November 08, 2019
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One survivor shares her experience with the unexpected gynecological challenges she struggled with after cancer treatment.
October 21, 2019
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Dealing with any type of illness after cancer can be a frightening experience.
September 05, 2019
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How celebrity Jon Stewart championed a cause that brought answers to my cancer diagnosis.
August 02, 2019
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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
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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
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Don't let anyone else decide how you choose to celebrate any post-cancer milestones.
June 13, 2019
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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
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How to manage PTSD over the holidays and making the transition from Cancer Fighter to Cancer Survivor.
March 29, 2019
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Support is essential for cancer survivors, especially as we struggle to reintegrate into our lives.
February 27, 2019
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Being a cancer survivor means that I'm living on borrowed time and struggling to find the balance.
January 28, 2019
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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
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How to conquer the fear of your own body, one step at a time.
November 28, 2018
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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
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From sugar to stress, are there really any lifestyle changes that can truly keep cancer at bay?
September 17, 2018
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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
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Sometimes, you're ill prepared for a scan that might change the course of your life.
July 09, 2018
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How do you stay positive when surrounded by death and dying?
June 19, 2018
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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
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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
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Connections on the cancer ward are Inevitable, but fear of loss can make those relationships painful.