Blogs
Reflections of 'Death Cleaning' as a Cancer Survivor
Surviving breast cancer showed me that life is precious, but I also would like to prepare for life's eventualities.
The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Outcomes
I've found that nutrition and healthy foods play an important role during cancer.
How COVID-19 Helped Me Cope Day to Day With Cancer
I was surprised that COVID-19 taught me how to cope with the daily annoyances of cancer.
Anxiety About Scans and Other Cancer Tests
Anxiety over scans makes sense, but isn’t there more anxiety about other cancer tests, too?
Finding Cancer Cures at Any and All Costs
It was disconcerting to me when my oncologist was unsure about the treatment he was giving me and knew what the next would be without giving the first a chance.
My Oncologist Says I've 'Graduated' from Cancer
After five years of being cancer-free, my oncologist said I'm graduated and can live my life freely.
Cancer Is Like a Garden
Undergoing cancer treatment is like pulling weeds — we hope we got the last of it and it does not return, but we can never be sure.
When the Oncologist Says, 'We Have to Talk'
When my doctor told me, "I want to talk to you about something," I suddenly felt worried — thankfully it was good news.
Learning to Love Myself During and After Colon Cancer
Before cancer, I started to lose myself, but cancer taught me that loving myself isn't selfish.
Street Clothes Make Me Feel Free from Cancer
When I wore my street clothes in the hospital instead of a gown, I felt more like a person than a patient with cancer.