Blogs
Time, My Most Precious Gift After Breast Cancer
I’ve learned to live in the present by avoiding clocks, a necessary change in my life after having breast cancer.
Loss and Life Have Given Me a Wealth of Gratitude After Cancer
When my grandmother passed away one Thanksgiving after my colon cancer diagnosis, I realized how grateful I am for her life and my own as a survivor.
My Gratitude for Brighter Moments as a New Mom With Cancer
Reflecting on my first diagnosis of breast cancer at 36 weeks pregnant has made me feel grateful for the positive moments during that dark time.
A Breast Cancer Veteran’s Thanksgiving Reflection
This year for Thankgiving, I reflected on how my life has been as a breast cancer veteran and how grateful I am for the support, love and care from my family.
Counting Blessings Is Key to Living With Cancer
In the cancer world — or anywhere — the ability to give thanks in the midst of trials is an acquired skill. It must be practiced.
Tips for Making a Thanksgiving Manageable With Cancer
When I felt inclined to spend a holiday alone during breast cancer treatment, I was encouraged to think of ways to make new holidays with my family.
The Importance of Gratitude During Cancer, Not Only in November
Through cancer and life’s challenges, having and showing gratitude changed everything for me.
A Survivor's Thanksgiving: Celebrating Life's Blessings Post-Cancer
Celebrating Thanksgivings after cancer has made me appreciate all aspects of life even more and to truly cherish times of laughter and memories.
When Faced With a Cancer-Related Trigger
When I am triggered by something related to the cancer I have, I start going down a negative rabbit hole but remind myself to be vigilant when this happens.
Feelings of Gratitude in November as a Colon Cancer Survivor
With Thanksgiving coming soon, I find that November is the perfect time to reflect and gather feelings of gratitude as a cancer survivor.
It's OK Not to Have Full Holiday Spirit During Cancer
During the holiday season, overwhelming feelings are OK to have, whether you are a patient with cancer or a caregiver.
My Top 10 List for Living With Cancer
Nine years as an ovarian cancer “lifer” yields these tips for surviving and thriving when there’s no end of treatment ahead.
How Do You Survive Cancer Survivorship?
As a four-time cancer survivor, I can tell you that survivorship means many things to each survivor.
Taking Time to ‘Smell the Roses’
I spent my life racing against time, until my cancer diagnosis forced me to hit the brakes.
My Traumas Associated With Follicular Lymphoma
I’ve heard that trauma doesn’t make people stronger, and I’ve found that after cancer, I’m not the same person that I was before.
My Mammogram Prayers After Breast Cancer
Having a collection of prayers before, during and after a mammogram has helped ease my mind tremendously after having breast cancer.
My Friend’s Cancer Diagnosis Made Me Reflect on My Own
When a dear friend told me he has lung cancer, I opened up and shared my own perspective and experience as a survivor of testicular cancer.
The Pathway of Cancer is Fraught with Anxiety
As a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, I recently gleaned three new insights from my oncologist and phlebotomist.
Sometimes, Cancer Just Gets in My Way
My quality of life has improved a lot after starting on a BTK inhibitor, but some things will never be the same — like being in crowded places without a mask!
The Need for Self-Advocacy During Cancer
Even if care teams have all of your information on their end, advocating for yourself is still necessary during cancer treatment.
Should Cancer Be My Top Priority?
I once thought that prostate cancer should be the center of my universe, but with everything else going on, now I’m not so sure.
More Women Are Finding Their Voices After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
After my breast cancer diagnosis, I decided to take a more active role in my treatment plan, opting for radiation therapy over chemotherapy due to concerns about side effects.
A Month Without Pink, Almost
Preoccupied with other worries during October, a month full of cancer anniversaries, I reflect on how Pinktober caught up with me.
The Never-Ending Cycle of Cancer: Treatment Versus Long-Term Health
My daughter faced the difficult decision of balancing the potential benefits and risks of cancer treatment, including the long-term heart complications associated with Herceptin.
My Family’s Strong Support During My Experience With Colon Cancer
Carla Deschamps shares her experience with colon cancer and how her brother, sisters and parents helped her through the journey.
Lessening My Apprehension Using Meditation During Lung Cancer
During my lung cancer journey, I learned a few important ways to help me lessen the apprehension I felt, including meditation.
4 Things I Had to Unlearn from My Mesothelioma Journey
There are so many things that needed to be unlearned after I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, but there are ways to help with that.
Good Friends Make the Cancer Journey a Bit Easier
Two dear friends have introduced helpful items to me, such as a chemo jacket since I became cold in the treatment room.
In Cancer, the Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
In addition to receiving my traditional cancer treatments, I also opt for integrative medicines, which have helped my mental health.
My Unexplained Follicular Lymphoma-Related Weight Loss
Whenever I get sick, I experience a few side effects that usually go away, but unexplained weight loss becomes a problem for me.