Contributors


Juliette Landphair

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Reading Has Helped Me Navigate ‘Cancerland’

A patient recently diagnosed with cancer writes how with the help of the people she loves, as well as the wisdom, humor and empathy of books, she has continued to navigate her new country: “Cancerland”.



Lauren Goodwin

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Childhood Cancer Survivor Becomes Oncology Nurse and Hero

A mother credits her son’s oncology nurse for saving his life and their entire family with her smile, grace and endless commitment.


Connie Pombo

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Cancer Allowed Me to Embrace Life

Cancer forced me to face my mortality — and in doing so, I crafted a bucket list and embraced the true meaning of life.


Anna Dahlgren

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There Must Be a Reason Cancer Happened to Me

After being diagnosed with cancer, I decided to turn my “whys” and “what ifs” into education and advocacy work.


Shereea Seals

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The Oncology Nurse Who Puts Things on Hold to Connect With Patients With Cancer

A colleague describes a fellow oncology nurse who welcomes everyone who walks through their doors and makes every effort to make patients feel as comfortable as possible.


Suzanne McCarthy

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Baked Potatoes and Strawberry Boost Got Me Through Chemo

During chemotherapy, strawberry-flavored Boost and baked potatoes were the only things I would eat — but this nourishment ended up representing much more.


Joseph Kim

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An Unexpected Honor in Cancer Care

“I take, perhaps, greater pride and have maybe a little bit of jealousy when I hear that my patients have been looking forward to seeing their nurse Tamara Carey, APRN in clinic,” an oncologist wrote.


Dana Stewart

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Fear of Dying From Cancer Shouldn't Stop You From Living

Through the emotions and anxiety of cancer, she realized she was not living her life to the fullest, and that it isn't over yet.