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Four years after remission from follicular lymphoma, ongoing fear of relapse, lingering symptoms, and life stressors continue to weigh heavily on me.

A chance meeting with my childhood friend reminded me — and others— that living with cancer means taking things one day at a time.

I reflect on how a generic mammogram reminder overlooked my experience as a breast cancer survivor and how thoughtful messaging could make a difference.

Unplugging from digital noise helped me find peace, clarity and room for growth during a season of emotional and mental renewal.

After a long battle with illness and seeking many specialists, I emphasize the need to self-advocate for ongoing care following my cancer diagnosis.

As spring arrives, I embrace the season’s renewal, reflecting on my journey with cancer and the freedom I’ll feel when I stop my treatment. Life is a gift.

It’s spring, a time for new beginnings following a cancer diagnosis; however, I have an ongoing issue that I can’t dismiss.

Diagnosed in 2014, I share my unique aggressive treatment journey over 11 years, highlighting a common hope for more time and better treatments.

After nearly 30 years with cancer — community, research and education have helped us find hope, strength and purpose in the face of chronic blood cancers.

Each spring, I find strength and hope in the daffodils I grow, helping me face chronic lymphocytic leukemia with renewed determination.

I stay in the cancer social media world because it helps me cope, even when friends disappear and I’m left wondering if they’re resting, retreating or gone.

After a mammogram and breast cancer scare, a Broadway show provided a welcome distraction and joy, reminding me of life's beauty.

What is lovely never dies, but passes into other loveliness, Stardust or seafoam, flower or winged air. ― Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Experiencing spring's renewal after a cancer diagnosis, I focus on health through checkups, diet and exercise, embracing change and well-being.

Living with Lynch isn't easy, but it's not all doom and gloom. It's a call to live deliberately.

It isn’t easy having cancer. But like gardening in a harsh climate, survival and growth come from strategies, adaptation, and patience.

After living with lymphoma for 15 and a half years, my doctor has suggested reducing the dose of my medication and possibly taking me off of it.

In an upside-down, topsy-turvy world, cancer can be a distraction for us.

I always wanted to make a difference, but I never expected my biggest impact to come through cancer.

I tried using a Zen garden that helped me meditate and relax while dealing with the challenges of cancer, and it really works.

Lessons I learned from a cancer diagnosis have been applied in some surprising and seemingly unrelated aspects of my life.

Eleven years post diagnosis and issues related to breast cancer still frustrate me.

As a caregiver, I learned that CyberKnife radiation for metastatic prostate cancer comes with psychological and physical challenges.

As a lymphoma survivor, I struggle with the positivity trap — sometimes, I just want my fears validated instead of being reassured everything is fine.

I reflect on how cancer has brought out resilience and support in others, even as I struggled with my own battle, and wish others strength in their journeys.

Cancer memories often sneak up on me when I least expect them to.

Survivors facing new medical concerns may fear the unknown, but perseverance is possible as they navigate unexpected challenges in their new normal.

Managing diabetes and chronic lymphocytic leukemia is challenging, but with proactive care, mindfulness and diet changes, I'm working to balance both.

Hope helped me navigate my testicular cancer diagnosis at 20, shaping my resilience and guiding my journey as a survivor.

Life after treatment for follicular lymphoma brings long-term physical and emotional challenges, including immune system impacts and lasting social effects.