Steve Rubin

May 09, 2022

The cancer experience is far from over when scans turn up clear. Here’s how I deal with triggering reminders of the disease.

April 29, 2022

Throughout my cancer experience, I’ve relied heavily on friends and family for support. But as they are moving on and starting families of their own, I realized how much time I’ve lost to cancer.

April 20, 2022

My wife and I took a weekend break from the worries of cancer and everyday life, but things did not go as planned, forcing me to tap into all the self-work I’ve been focusing on this year.

April 01, 2022

Motivating affirmations are one thing, but to me, labels like “survivor” and “cancer-free” are a touchy subject.

March 09, 2022

My osteosarcoma has been under control for a few years now, and in my moments of free time, I start to feel guilty for lacking the drive to take on more.

February 28, 2022

The post-scanxiety crash felt like an avalanche for me, and even though my scans were clear, it took talking to another cancer survivor to snap me out of it.

February 18, 2022

After reaching the point where anxiety was completely overwhelming my system before getting routine cancer scans, I decided to try a new approach suggested by my therapist to ease my worries.

January 30, 2022

A cancer survivor explains how he has learned to build resilience against the stress and terror around getting routine cancer scans done so that he can live his life more freely.

January 12, 2022

One cancer survivor describes the impact of the words of support from other patients with cancer throughout his experience that helped pull him out of devastation.

December 31, 2021

A young adult cancer survivor describes the ways people typically misunderstand his cancer experiences.

December 15, 2021

A man who has spent five years dealing with cancer shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 booster shot.

December 09, 2021

Oftentimes the warmest holiday moments can remind cancer survivors of how much their paths have been derailed, a survivor explains.

December 01, 2021

From finding tasks to feel in control of his well-being to spending time with loved ones, one man describes how he takes care of his mental health after cancer.

November 01, 2021

A young cancer survivor explains the importance of creating connections with others who have been through the same experiences.

October 04, 2021

Experiencing the trauma of cancer can make you feel like the universe is working against you. One cancer survivor explains the series of events that changed his outlook.

September 23, 2021

A cancer survivor shares six helpful tips for getting through the difficulties of cancer treatment.

August 21, 2021

Fitting at least one relaxing, positive moment into your schedule each day has the potential to improve your overall well-being, explains one cancer survivor.

August 02, 2021

A survivor writes about the experience of being diagnosed with cancer and understanding his odds of survival.

July 12, 2021

Dealing with cancer at a young age can cause regular milestones to feel rushed or misplaced.

June 04, 2021

A young cancer survivor describes the difficulty of seeing others in his age group living out their dreams.

April 29, 2021

A cancer survivor shares a journaling method that he has found to be beneficial to his mental health.

April 22, 2021

Finding the balance between offering support and guidance while at the same time not overwhelming people going through health scares isn’t easy, writes a cancer survivor. He notes that although it may take some practice to get right, it is an important skill for cancer thrivers to get down.

April 15, 2021

Navigating medical leave and insurance forms can be nerve-wracking and feel high stakes for some, writes a cancer survivor. Here, he offers advice on how to manage that stress.

March 29, 2021

A cancer survivor recalls some experiences he had along his journey and reminds others to be the CEO of their care team, as it’s their life on the line.

January 14, 2021

A survivor discusses the challenges of finding connections during COVID-19.

December 09, 2020

Holding onto the anger that a cancer diagnosis provides can be a ruinous exercise, here's how one cancer fighter tries not to look back at his cancer with anger.

November 17, 2020

Physical and mental changes from your cancer treatment will be a natural occurrence, so don't take it personally.

November 01, 2020

When we talk about cancer with our loved ones, we can forget the different experiences shared and leave our issues unresolved. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop communicating.

October 03, 2020

Self-reliance can be a challenge after a long cancer journey but taking on even small steps can make a major difference in moving forward.

September 12, 2020

We arrived in a remote region of Long Island just in time to sit back on the deck overlooking the bay and catch a magical, breathtaking sunset. Five years of struggling through cancer, we’d damn well earned this moment.