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Losing my cat after years alongside my cancer journey reminded me how much his presence eased stress, anxiety and treatment days.

I’m preparing for something I once only dreamed about, my final visit to the cancer treatment center.

A breast cancer survivor detects her first pre-cancerous skin lesion, highlighting the importance of self-checks and regular dermatology visits.

Kim Johnson shares her experience losing her sister to cancer, offering guidance for those grieving and for the people supporting them.

If you’re struggling out there, feeling a little broken inside, I see you. And if you’re not, man, I wish I were you.

A 27-year brain tumor survivor shares how mindset, resilience and purposeful action helped her thrive beyond what cancer statistics predicted.

After five years in remission, a scan shows a small anomaly that might be recurrence, or it can show nothing, leaving a tense week before my oncologist visit.

Stick your toes in the ocean. Feed the koi. Play make-believe carwash with a toddler. Hold his hand because he asks you to. Be present.

A patient with bladder cancer and CLL reflects on how the Japanese art of Ikebana taught acceptance, presence and self-compassion while living with cancer.

I reflect on cancer and faith, embracing the power of one to pursue health, purpose, and positive change in my life and for others.

Two people have transformed my journey from pain into possibility. In their presence, I find the strength to continue. Together, they've taught me that even in collapse and ill health, life can bloom again.

Now that I have been living with my chronic cancer for 16 and a half years, I’ve been reflecting on how my attitude has changed over time.

I share how choosing what to do with my hair during treatment helped me reclaim control and redefine empowerment.

I reflect on the support and love that carried me through my sister’s cancer and her death, expressing deep gratitude this Thanksgiving.

I reflect on a year of healing, family, and meaningful rituals while setting intentions for 2026 with vision, consistency and awakening.

My dog Chloe had a lump that scared us, but it turned out to be a benign lipoma. Surgery went well, and she’s now fully healed and playful again.

For people who are expected or required to be compassionate in their everyday life or work they should start by training in compassion.

I share how ikebana, silence and intentional space have helped me live with chronic leukemia, anxiety and uncertainty between appointments.

Breast cancer survivors who continue to deal with high-risk factors in a remaining breast need to be proactive about medical protocols that fit a high-risk survivor’s needs.

Five years after finishing treatment for follicular lymphoma, I reflect on remission, scanxiety, life changes, and the joys and challenges of recovery.

I reflect on caregiving, loss and gratitude, honoring the people who supported me through my sister’s cancer and my first Thanksgiving without her.

Cancer survivorship invites deeper questions about what we allow into our bodies, our homes, and the lives of those we love most.

All I can say is thank you Healthwell Foundation for giving our brother life, and for giving our whole family unit life. Because of you, we can keep on keeping on.

Christmas is my favorite time of year. Since my child was diagnosed with cancer, however, the only gift I want is one more Christmas with her being here.

I have been diagnosed with breast cancer for the third time, and I find it interesting how the places where I seek support have changed over time.

Losing an online friend to cancer reminded me that grief is real even across screens and that survivor guilt and gratitude can coexist in the same moment.

All I want for Christmas is to talk to and hear from as many readers and writers about their cancer experiences and their lives as I can.

Since I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1998, I have endured highs and lows, including fearful dives, not knowing if I could live. I learned despair is a great teacher.