Blogs
I Got Through Cancer With Help From Friends
I was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, and am extremely grateful for the people I met along the way.
Hiking Past Lymphedema
With each hike I complete, I feel empowered and reminded that breast cancer — and lingering lymphedema — cannot keep me down.
Make a List and Check It Twice Before an Oncology Appointment
After being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer — and seeing a clinician who did not know how to treat me — I learned the importance of asking questions to my providers and advocating for myself
My Difficult Decision to Stop Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer
I hated the way that hormone drugs made me feel, so I spoke with my loved ones and oncology team and made the difficult decision to stop.
Maybe Not Fearless, But Less Fearful After Cancer
After being no evidence of disease for about a year and a half, I am now fearing that I’m not fearing enough.
Picturing Germline Mutations
I don't remember the first time I heard the word "germline," but I do remember when it became a major part of my life.
Quick as a Wink: The Long (or Short) Road to Recovery After Cancer
After going through grueling cancer treatments, I thought I’d never be back to my old self again. But thankfully, that wasn’t the case.
Vacationing With a New Cancer Companion
Before leaving on vacation, I had to make sure I had enough of my cancer medication to last me through the trip.
Applying the 12 Steps of AA to My Cancer Journey
Looking back on my experiences with leukemia and with alcoholism, I realized that the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous can be applied to life with cancer.
Accepting the New Realities of Healing After Cancer
Anything that got in the way of my healing from cancer had to be put on hold.