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Amid the grief that I have and continue to deal with due to my sister’s death from cancer, I have been blessed with phenomenal support.

Most people think of anniversaries as happy things. But there are other anniversaries that commemorate less pleasant events. Some anniversaries are a mix of pleasant and unpleasant.

I never thought about mantras until my diagnosis with colon cancer at the age of 34.

Anxiety is not just an emotion but a presence with its own heartbeat, its own spirit, waiting in ambush for moments of vulnerability.

I witnessed that being a patient with cancer requires significant attention and care. Over time, I discovered that how we define our experience — and using a proactive mindset — are meaningful factors in the journey.

Through personal stories and a research study on group drumming, Chester Freeman explores the reality of "chemo brain" and the power of finding rhythm in recovery.

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.

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 have lived with both depression and cancer and know that illness, visible or not, ebbs and flows; canceled plans can reflect health limits, not rejection

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.