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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.

After being my daughter’s caregiver during breast cancer, I now have a different relationship with my body, especially when I feel something different.

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.

Understanding how I fit in matters to me but figuring out my identity in the cancer space is not always easy.

I happened to see my breast surgeon at an art show and, out of respect, chose not to talk to her.

It was beneficial for both myself and my loved ones when I gave a concrete answer to the question of “how can I help?”

Having role models who illustrated body positivity helped me feel more acceptance of changes after my mastectomy.

I’ve been involved in the cancer community — in one way or another — since the 1990s, when my mother was facing breast cancer.