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Throughout my experience with multiple myeloma, I was humbled by the unexpected support and kindness shown to me.

As a cancer survivor, I face added stress with an upcoming black belt test and "scanxiety" before my annual CT scan and oncology appointment.

My colon cancer journey showed me how compassionate doctors can change lives, as their kindness and care gave me strength and hope throughout my recovery.

It took a nightmare about a second cancer to shake me out of my complacency, and I nearly called 9 1 1.

Living with lymphoma for 15 years, I developed a concerning rash post-vacation, which led to a leukocytoclastic vasculitis diagnosis.

Even stoics need to cry now and then. My advice from personal experience is this: it is okay to cry.

Breast cancer affected my looks and self-esteem, but I found small things could make a big difference in feeling pretty again.

Hope is crucial for those of us with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or any cancer, helping us navigate the disease's challenges.

After living with metastatic breast cancer for 11 years, I reflect on my journey and plan to embrace the coming year with confidence and self-advocacy.

After a long and difficult journey, I finally published the book I set out to write as my legacy, overcoming cancer and the challenges of deafness.

Despite the initial shock and challenges, I found strength and support within the community of single parents.

My journey as a foster parent paralleled my cancer experience, both demanding resilience, support, and a redefinition of normal.

Following a lung cancer diagnosis, I learned that it is important to ask oncologists thoughtful questions to know if they are the best doctor for my needs.

I've learned that cooking for friends during their cancer journey is a way to express love and support, even if it doesn't cure them.

I rediscovered myself through community, writing, music and cooking after my journey with multiple myeloma.

The Lung Cancer Genetics Study, a collaboration between lung cancer advocacy organizations, aims to explore the genetics of lung cancer

My New Year's resolutions have evolved from seeking external goals to embracing personal growth and appreciating each day.

Waiting for results of a CT scan after a cancer diagnosis is agonizing, as I anxiously await news on whether my disease has returned.

As someone who has overcome colorectal cancer, I reflect on the support I received from others and vow to continue their legacy of advocacy.

Fifteen years after my own cancer journey, I find myself balancing hope and grief as I support a colleague newly diagnosed with cancer.

I share how faith, positive affirmations and resilience helped me overcome stage 2 colon cancer and find strength in recovery.

As a cancer treatment waiting room volunteer, I’ve discovered a unique community of shared experiences and unexpected connections.

At my routine oncology checkup, I regretted not bringing my husband when an unexpected medication changes left me feeling overwhelmed and alone.

When I recognize my frustration and dissapointment with the test results for my chronic lymphocytic leukemia, I find comfort in listening to music.

As I shift from an oncologist to a gynecologist for breast screenings, I examine both my reluctance to let go of the past and my hopes for the future.

Every treatment bag should include an unlimited supply of humor. Stuff will happen. It’ll be hard, but you may learn to laugh about it later, like I did.

2024 was a year of resilience after a myeloma diagnosis, marked by a return to public speaking, a documentary filming experience and a fundraising walk.

After surviving colon cancer, I reflect on how the lessons from my journey transformed my life and guide me to embrace its beauty.