Tamera Anderson-Hanna

Raising awareness for cancer survivors is important, and I try to do just that.

I am not allowed to use CBD products, so when my oncology team recommended I try them, it gave me pause.

When my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in his mid 40s, we opted for a more aggressive treatment strategy, which led him being cancer-free and able to enjoy a healthy sex life.

A survivor of breast cancer explains what she has learned about inclusive language and how it can empower patients who have been diagnosed with cancer on their healing journey.

A breast cancer survivor describes a project she participated in — the Dear Body Project — to thank her body for all that it has endured.

A women describes how the difficulties of stage 0 breast cancer is still misunderstood by many.

A breast cancer survivor lists 5 steps that she will take to get her health back on track.

A breast cancer survivor writes about the benefits she has experienced from adaptive exercise, such as yoga.

A cancer survivor reflects on her decision to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it was made available to her.

Even after surgery for breast cancer women can still feel empowered and own their sense of self-worth.

A cancer survivor debates getting the vaccine and seeks more information about its side effects.

Figuring out boundaries and safety in relation to COVID-19 has been an ongoing challenge this year, and with the holidays coming up pressure is mounting. Here is how one cancer survivor considered their boundaries this year.

COVID-19 has upended how cancer survivors can interact with each other, but through a virtual party and some art therapy, one survivor details the new ways of finding community.

CURE® interviews Voices contributor Tamera Anderson-Hanna on the benefits of continuing to perform yoga at home for both patients with cancer experiencing lymphedema, as well as caregivers looking to address their own mental well-being.

Cancer patients sometimes require blood due to anemia, blood loss during surgery, or as a result of negative side effects radiation or chemotherapy have on platelet or red blood cell counts.

May marks Mental Health Awareness month, a crucial part of the healing required for patients on their cancer journey.

Thrivership and resilience are what we can gain from adversity and help us cope with change.

Be well and use good judgment at this time to manage your medical care, but don't be afraid to ask and inquire about accommodations that can be made to support your overall well-being.

There can be advantages to participating in a wellness program with your insurance company.

For my well-being, I am finding a pineapple a day may help in keeping the doctor away.

Something I have often done when approaching a problem or setback in life is to find a success story that helps to motivate me and inspire me along my own journey.

"When diagnosed with breast cancer, it helped for me to reflect daily upon my gratitude list as a way to overcome adversity."

Is there anything I would tell my younger self about any risks for cancer? What about now: what can I suggest to my sister? What do I need to tell my children about their risks for cancer?

I encourage men to be more knowledgeable of their family history and to potentially begin testing for prostate cancer earlier if you have a family history of the disease.

Since my diagnosis I have gone out of my way to enjoy life in any way possible.

Women who undergo a mastectomy have many options and concerns to consider when undergoing breast reconstruction. My choice was simple: I wanted to look as natural as possible, but I have since learned that I have textured implants.

My tips and experience as a new acupuncture patient follow as a potential guide to getting beyond any fear of the procedure and potentially understanding the benefits of multiple sessions.

How long would it take you to pack if someone from emergency preparedness were to knock on your door and say you have 24 hours or less to be ready to leave your home with no certainty it might still be livable when you return?

Being a caregiver and survivor takes adjusting to the diagnosis of the "C" word. Until there is a cure for cancer, may we all do our best to put one breath and foot in front of another.

Becoming a caregiving to a loved one with cancer feels as if my life has been turned upside down like a snow globe and I am left to hold on to the stable anchors.