April 19th 2022
By Chelsey Gomez
After going public with my cancer diagnosis, I was met with an onslaught of “grief tourists” who may not have been interested in the harsh realities of cancer.
April 18th 2022
By Mark Hicks
A trauma therapist who specializes in cancer would have been helpful for my wife and I as we navigated her cancer experience, but the option was never discussed at our health care visits.
April 17th 2022
By Robin Zimmerman
Upon reflecting on my late wife's cancer experience, one of my major regrets is not properly saying goodbye.
April 15th 2022
By Martha Carlson
When I was first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, I did not know there were so many other people like me until I attended Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer.
April 14th 2022
By Jane Biehl Ph.D.
Early 2022 was difficult for me, with the death of my dog and some difficult cancer-related situations, but thankfully, I know wonderful people who helped pull me out of my slump.
April 13th 2022
By Jessica Bolz
After surviving cancer, I’ve developed complex post-traumatic stress disorder, which comes with feelings of insecurity and anger.
April 12th 2022
By Felicia Mitchell
As I prepared for my friend’s celebration of life, I reflected on other loved ones I lost to cancer and pondered why I am lucky enough to survive.
April 11th 2022
By Bonnie Annis
While wandering around an outdoor art exhibit, I found a sculpture that really spoke to my cancer experience.
April 10th 2022
When my late wife was diagnosed with BRCA2-related triple-negative breast cancer, I realized how important medical literacy is for patients and their loved ones.
April 8th 2022
As a melanoma advocate, I realized that people of color often are not included in research or properly understand their risks for skin cancer. Here’s what I’m doing to change that.
April 7th 2022
By Laura Yeager
I have a lipoma on my back, and since I’m worried about both the aesthetics and potential malignancy of the fatty tumor, I’ve decided to have it removed.
April 6th 2022
Going through the COVID-19 pandemic with a cancer diagnosis made me feel jittery, and I know that many others felt the same way, too.
April 5th 2022
After being diagnosed with cancer, I scoured the internet for ways to live as long as possible and found some helpful tips and not-so-helpful “cures.”
April 4th 2022
By Marissa Holzer
When visiting the cancer center (or any other health care center), the people who greet me at the front desk can have a major impact on the whole experience.
April 2nd 2022
By Julie S. Brokaw
The year 2022 has already been filled with obstacles and heartache — as well plans for a new cancer treatment — but I’m putting away the bad thoughts to get ready for the fight ahead of me.
April 1st 2022
By Steve Rubin
Motivating affirmations are one thing, but to me, labels like “survivor” and “cancer-free” are a touchy subject.
March 31st 2022
By Ron Cooper
Twice a week, my local Gilda’s Club holds a “Lunch and Laughs” group meeting with cancer survivors that has kept me grounded through COVID-19 isolation and beyond.
March 30th 2022
By Debbie Legault
My daughter’s radiation oncologist said that certain treatments may lead to another cancer diagnosis later in her life, but isn’t living better now worth the risk?
March 29th 2022
By Khevin Barnes
Spring has arrived, and along with it has come fresh challenges and new perspectives regarding my cancer survivorship.
March 28th 2022
Since having both breasts removed in 2014, I’ve been on a hunt for the perfect replacements. Through trial and error, I’ve gone through the good, the bad and the ugly, but finally came across a product that seemed to meet my needs.
March 26th 2022
Today is my birthday, and while I’ve had some unforeseen changes in my cancer treatment lately, I’m grateful to still be here to celebrate.
March 25th 2022
At first, I struggled to keep up with the scientific jargon being presented at a cancer conference, but eventually I hit my stride and now I leave these events with a renewed sense of inspiration.
March 24th 2022
Many young adults seem to be throwing caution to the wind with COVID-19 precautions, but a neighbor of mine gave me hope for the younger generations since he was steadfast in protecting vulnerable people like me.
March 23rd 2022
My survivor friends and I share the insensitive comments we have received about our cancer diagnosis.
March 22nd 2022
By Georgia Hurst
My father was an alcoholic, and though he died in 1992, he lives on through my siblings and me because we all inherited a cancer syndrome from him.
March 21st 2022
Eventually, my daughter will stop seeing her oncologist, and while I appreciate all that he has done, I hope that they part ways forever.
March 19th 2022
By Susan Keller
I’d become an eating machine with a loathsome attitude on prednisone, so I decided to conduct my own taper of the drug.
March 18th 2022
There’s a fine line between toxic positivity and encouragement. Myself and other cancer survivors know that all too well.
March 17th 2022
The season of spring represents new awakenings for me, and this year, I’m determined to bring an air of positivity to my life and my cancer experience.
March 16th 2022
By Doris Cardwell
My heart breaks for patients with cancer and other health conditions who are forced to flee the war-torn Ukraine.
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