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Broken Yet Unbreakable: My Previvor Journey and the Power of Symbolism

Learning I carried the BRCA1 mutation was terrifying, but it gave me the power to choose prevention, embrace survivorship, and honor my journey with purpose.

A Message of Hope for the Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Patient

Discover inspiring messages of hope from cancer survivors, emphasizing resilience, scientific advancements, and the importance of community support.

Making Something Positive out of Breast Cancer

After my breast cancer treatment, I started a clothing bank to give others free access to recovery items like post-surgery shirts and pillows.

Facing Cancer as an AYA and Navigating Fertility Preservation Choices

Carly Stafford Dixon, discusses how she approached fertility preservation after her diagnosis of primary mediastinal b-cell lymphoma, a rare blood cancer.

Melanoma Taught Me Faith, Gratitude and That Nothing Is Permanent

I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma at 31, faced recurrence and now share my journey to raise awareness, stay hopeful and trust in God’s plan.

Healing Through Advocacy and Self-Discovery After AML Diagnosis

Zac Mirecki reflects on six years of survivorship, sharing how his AML journey taught him to priori-tize self-care, seek connection, and support others through advocacy.

How Self-Advocacy Can Shape Lung Cancer Care

Wendy Brooks, a survivor of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, and her husband and care partner, Larry Brooks, highlight the role of self-advocacy.

U.S. Soccer Legend Kasey Keller Reveals Lymphoma Journey

Former U.S. goalkeeper opens up about a large B-cell lymphoma diagnosis and finally reaching remission after chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy, urging patients to advocate and seek options.

Lung Cancer Can Affect Anyone, Even Non-Smokers

It is very important to let the world know that no matter how healthy you think you are, if you have lungs, you can potentially develop lung cancer.

6x Cancer Survivor Shares Advice for Patients During Treatment

Six-time cancer survivor encourages patients to trust doctors, lean on support, and save energy for moving forward instead of fear.

Finding Meaning After an Acute Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis

I found purpose after my AML diagnosis by reflecting on loss, embracing gratitude and using my experience to help others through their own cancer journeys.

My Three-Time Cancer Journey

My name is Beth Kramer, and I am 58 years old. Over the past 15 years, I have faced the life-altering words, “you have cancer,” not once, but three times.

Cancer Didn’t Break Me; It Revealed My Strength

I’m a single mom with chronic lymphocytic leukemia sharing how cancer tested me but revealed my resilience, hardship and the power of speaking up.

A Decade of Patient Proactivity and Physician Partnership

Mayra Andujar-Delgado shares her 10-year myelofibrosis journey and how 2025 Blood Cancer Hero Dr. Faseeh Khaja empowered her and her husband.

When Chemotherapy Side Effects Sent Her to the ICU

After beginning treatment for stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer, Lindsey Gunter started experiencing chemotherapy side effects so intense she was unable to walk.

Self-Advocacy Can Help Patients Navigate Cancer Treatment Challenges

Speaking up during cancer treatment helped one patient manage side effects, address insurance issues and stay productive throughout chemotherapy.

Cervical Cancer Survivor Urges Instincts, Second Opinions

A three-time survivor shares why persistent symptoms, second opinions and mental health support matter after cervical cancer.

I’m Still Here: My Fight Against Colorectal Cancer

After a surprise diagnosis at 47, salon owner Christa Messmer found strength, faith and renewed meaning in life while facing colorectal cancer.

For Young Adults, A Cancer Diagnosis ‘Doesn’t Define Who You Are’

After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis at 29, Amanda Davis wants other young adults who are patients to know that “brighter days are coming.”

Patient Perspectives on Learning About Their HNSCC

Panelists discuss how thorough monitoring led to the discovery of asymptomatic throat cancer in a patient with HPV, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fitness, building support networks, and adopting a positive attitude throughout the cancer journey despite multiple recurrences.

Humility and Impact in Joe McDonough’s Blood Cancer Heroes Experience

During the Blood Cancer Heroes Event, Joe McDonough shared his excitement at being among individuals making meaningful contributions to others’ lives.

This Wasn’t the Plan: My Mother and Her Silence

In part 4, the author reflects on her mother’s silent strength and unwavering love during her cancer journey, as she cared for her daughter while silently battling her own illness.

A Healer’s Touch During My Experience With Cancer Care

Radiation and Resilience: Laughing Through the Hardest Days

It’s a bad day when a doctor says you have cancer. It’s a worse day when he says it’s stage prostate cancer with a metastatic lesion.

When Cancer Care Becomes a Logistical Balancing Act

Colleen Mabasa shared her experience navigating CAR-T cell therapy beyond the clinical aspects of treatment.

Finding Humor in a Cancer Journey

A cancer survivor explains how humor helped her during her cancer journey.

How Can Self-Advocacy Improve Care for Newly Diagnosed Patients?

Six-time cancer survivor Staci Kirk urges patients to trust their bodies and speak up to ensure their needs are understood and addressed throughout cancer care.

“Chillin’ Out” and Finding Our Cancer Community

After nearly 30 years with cancer — community, research and education have helped us find hope, strength and purpose in the face of chronic blood cancers.