Blogs

After 12 years cancer-free, a breast cancer survivor reflects on how her diagnosis inspired her daughters to make informed choices about their health.

A factory shift became a painful reminder that breast cancer surgery and survivorship can leave lasting physical effects years after treatment.

When do cancer treatment side effects outweigh the benefits? One woman shares how she decided it was time to prioritize quality of life.

Waiting for CT scan results after follicular lymphoma can be overwhelming. One survivor shares the emotional reality of living with scanxiety.

Living with metastatic breast cancer means balancing hope, fear and reality. One survivor shares why words of support can sometimes miss the mark.

Post-mastectomy bra ads can be emotional. Learn how focusing on your own comfort and needs can help you choose the right undergarment.

A cancer survivor shares how a weekend retreat provided comfort, understanding, and hope while facing the anxiety of waiting for CT scan results.

After losing her son to cancer, she faced Stage III rectal cancer herself. Today, she shares how grief, faith and purpose became a legacy of hope.

A cancer survivor shares why hearing "you'll be fine" can be difficult, and explains the ongoing anxiety, uncertainty and fear of cancer recurrence.

After reaching remission from stage 3B non-small cell lung cancer, one survivor shares the emotional journey of healing, hope and finding a new normal.

Discover how AI can help breast cancer patients understand medical terms, prepare for appointments and navigate treatment with confidence.

A baseball cap unexpectedly transported a breast cancer survivor back to treatment, ultimately becoming a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery.

The 2026 World Cup is more than soccer—it’s a reminder of resilience, joy, and perseverance, and why small moments can lift us through life's challenges.

Twelve years after cancer, one survivor explains why every cancer-free anniversary deserves celebration and why gratitude never has an expiration date.

After a $15,000 insurance bill delayed her lymphoma treatment, one survivor shares why self-advocacy is essential for every cancer patient.

Living with follicular lymphoma can complicate other medical decisions. One survivor shares how cancer uncertainty delayed treatment for hip pain.

After four ovarian cancer recurrences, one survivor reflects on resilience, gratitude, and the life lessons that transformed her cancer journey.

A cancer survivor reflects on the receptionists, medical assistants and nurses whose kindness made treatment more manageable and less frightening.

He thought CAR-T therapy marked the end of cancer. Months later, another diagnosis revealed the power of faith, hope and resilience.

Diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 18, Steve Garraty shares how survivorship, gratitude and purpose emerged from life's hardest chapter.

After a kidney lesion proved unlikely to be cancer, a survivor embraces self-care, friendship and new opportunities with renewed gratitude and joy.

A four-time cancer survivor shares how the Mariana Trench mirrors the journey through cancer, resilience, hope, and survival.

A cancer survivor shares what happens when a routine surveillance scan brings an unexpected finding — and how she navigated scanxiety, surgery, and an NED result.

Six years after remission, a survivor reflects on scan anxiety, recurrence fears, and the uncertainty of living with chronic cancer.

“For nearly 11 years, my sister measured her cancer fight in holidays—wondering if she'd see spring again, or one more Christmas.”

A breast cancer survivor recalls how her phoenix tattoo, chosen years before diagnosis, became a lasting symbol of resilience, survival, and hope.

A breast cancer survivor explains why she avoids saying 'cancer-free,' choosing N.E.D. and superstition instead to protect her hard-won health."

"Losing friends to metastatic breast cancer brings cumulative grief. Self-care, community, and honoring memories can help you cope with repeated loss." -Martha Carlson