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Before receiving treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, I made it a point to take advantage of all the resources that were available to me.

Looking back at my experience with osteosarcoma, I realized that managing the mental game was half the battle, especially with so much negativity.

Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer was one of the more traumatic moments I’ve experienced, but the way I found out added to that.

Since my diagnosis with multiple myeloma, I try to keep inspired to keep moving forward despite the challenges.

A patient with metastatic breast cancer confronts financial toxicity and finds a little glimmer of hope through donating cancer drugs.

Through journaling and connecting with my faith, I was able to embrace everything I was thinking and feeling during colon cancer.

Having myelodysplastic syndromes has taught me to cherish every day and to pursue the things that matter to me, like publishing a book I’ve been writing.

Having breast cancer has allowed me to truly appreciate and love my husband even more these days.

A disease, such as cancer, that affects a person’s physical limitations can catalyze learning to rest, which is something I recently realized.

Living with chronic small lymphocytic lymphoma for the past 15 years has taught me some very valuable lessons, from dieting to managing anxiety.

As soon as I entered complete remission for multiple myeloma, I felt a glimmer of hope.

I stopped pondering why cancer happened to me and instead focused on achieving my goals and taking life on.

A patient with metastatic breast cancer finds that sometimes a single small step leads to unexpected improvement.

As a cancer survivor, I’ve found that support from friends and family makes a difference, so here are three ways they can help during survivorship.

While spending weeks in the hospital for acute myeloid leukemia, I tried eight fun things to keep me busy.

The militaristic terminology of “fighting a disease” does not sit well with me. After being diagnosed, I wasn’t fighting. I was reacting.

If you have lymphedema after breast cancer and want to enjoy the company of cats, there are strategies to avoid potential problems, especially scratches.

In preparation for a family member’s wedding, I purchased a new bra and protheses and felt like a princess by doing so.

Cancer has changed my self-image, but I’ve learned a few tricks to help boost my self-confidence.

After being cancer-free for five years, I struggle with my own existence. However, I find meaning in helping others through their cancer experience.

Cancer gave me a new “fluffy” perspective on life.

My views on scars — both physical and emotional — changed throughout my cancer experience.

Reflecting on different reminders that have helped me maintain an empowering mindset and stay motivated on healing with cancer, one day at a time.

After a decade of surviving cancer, I’ve wondered if it’s possible to truly forget I had breast cancer. After a small incident, I thought perhaps it was possible. Now I’m not so sure.

After my myeloma diagnosis, each day is my own personal Olympics, filled with trials and triumph.

Just like athletes in the Olympics, it's important for cancer survivors to keep track of everything they feel and to know their bodies well.

When I started experiencing symptoms of an infection, I was worried that my follicular lymphoma had returned.

After receiving cancer treatment and leaving the hospital, sometimes it feels like a safety net has been pulled away and loneliness sets in.