Blogs
Discombobulation Caused By Cancer
I recently heard a story about a patient's personality change because of cancer, and it reminded me of the hyperactive delirium I experienced.
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention as a Breast Cancer Survivor
When innovation meets creativity, you never know what might happen, notably as a breast cancer survivor!
How I Navigate the Lynch Syndrome Labyrinth
Although many hate drinking the prep for colonoscopies, I view it as a privilege.
Songs That Uplift During Cancer Recovery
Even though multiple myeloma had devastating effects on my collapsed lungs, singing has helped regain my sense of strength and resilience.
How I'm Giving Back After Having Cancer Twice
After having early-stage breast cancer and stage 3B lung cancer, I'm choosing to give back. Here's how.
Positive Self-Talk Helped Me Through Colon Cancer
When I first received my diagnosis of colon cancer, I felt so negative. So, I started positive self-talk and it's changed my outlook for the better.
Feeling Better During Cancer Treatment
When I told my friends I started feeling better during cancer treatment, they were all so confused.
Changing the Clocks: Making My Time Worthwhile With Cancer
A time to reflect on changes we can make while we still have time, despite having cancer.
Thinking Outside the Box With a Rare Cancer
After reading about breast cancer and aromatase inhibitors, a light went on for me about my leiomyosarcoma diagnosis.
A Month of Milestones and My Cancer Anniversary
This March marks 10 years since my diagnosis of de novo metastatic breast cancer and four years since my cancer has been stable.
Is It Possible to Completely Erase Cancer Memories?
Cancer is such a life-altering event, that it’s hard to fathom being able to forget all memories associated with it, but I did my best to make it happen.
Can Society Go Beyond Stereotypical Portrayals of Cancer?
I agree that cancer is portrayed very stereotypically in society, so here are some ways I think we can highlight the reality of cancer.
What I Learned from Cancer
Writing poetry was something that got me through cancer and helped heal my soul.
The Way Cancer Has Shaped Me
Looking back on my experience with testicular cancer at a young age, I realize that cancer didn't define me — it helped shape me.
Counting Down Towards Year 5 of Cancer Survivorship
Accepting the unknown and understanding why random things happen helps me be hopeful as my daughter reached five years of cancer survivorship.
Cancer Allowed Me to Become More Outspoken
After I was diagnosed with colon cancer, I learned to take care of myself more and be more outspoken than ever before.
Live Each Day to the Fullest as Patients and Survivors
A recent experience has emphasized to me that we should live life to its fullest every single day.
Screenings for Different Cancers
Having all of these screenings for cancer terrifies me, even though they could be almost certainly nothing.
How to Manage Other People's Anxiety Around Your Cancer Diagnosis
It’s not just toughing out the side effects from cancer treatment.
It’s Time to Let Go of My Relationship With Cancer
I recently said goodbye to my oncologist of five years now that I have no evidence of colorectal cancer; it's time to let go.
The Uncertainty of Brain Metastases and Leptomeningeal Disease
When I found out I had a metastasis to my brain, I felt so uncertain, until I learned more about leptomeningeal disease.
Courage Helped Me Become Cancer-Free
Even though conquering cancer scared me, I knew being courageous would help me with the fight.
Bras, Breasts and Bedside Toilets
After a while, I stopped caring about wearing a mastectomy bra and did was what comfortable to me: wearing a regular bra.
Post Mastectomy Food: The Best Turkey Sandwich I Ever Ate
When I was finally allowed to eat after my mastectomy, the hospital-grade turkey sandwich tasted like the best thing ever.
What Does it Mean to be a Fighter?
When people tell me I "fought cancer," I disagree. I believe I endured cancer.
Overcoming Cancer Helped Me Step Out of My Comfort Zone
After cancer, I finally went on a cruise and allowed myself to fight through my fears, which felt so freeing.
Sharing at a Cancer Support Group
At a cancer support group at my church, we sit together and share our cancer stories.
Living With My Chronic Cancer: Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
I've been living with small lymphocytic lymphoma for 14 years now, but it has taught be some valuable lessons about life.
Just Do It! Staying Fit During and After Cancer
I lived by Nike's motto, "Just do it!" and worked to gain my muscle back after cancer.
Dealing With Cancer’s Uncertainty
The anxiety of cancer will seemingly never go away.