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A cancer survivor describes how frustrating it can be to experience toxic positivity.

A caregiver explains how she and her daughter soaked up as much joy as possible during the few hours her daughter felt close to normal after breast cancer treatment.

A woman who underwent surgery for breast cancer shares a transformative experience in which she posed for a photographer who documented her mastectomy scars.

A cancer survivor shares tips for getting through dreaded follow-up appointments that may lead to anxiety.

A cancer survivor recalls the scary moment she experienced what she thought was a new life-threatening side effect.

Many women with breast cancer choose to undergo reconstruction after mastectomy. Of those women, some opt for nipple sparing surgeries while others do not. “Those who choose to save their nipples are often disappointed when the tissue dies or no longer functions as it did before surgery,” writes one survivor. “But why are nipples so important?”

A woman describes the scars that cancer and other life events have left her with.

A pancreatic cancer survivor describes the ways in which undergoing cancer treatment is comparable to summiting Mount Everest.

A cancer survivor explains how she is approaching her reentry into the world after COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.

A mother describes how her daughter discovered a lump that led to a breast cancer diagnosis.

“Each person living with cancer has a story to tell, but some may choose not to share it because of its personal nature,” writes one survivor. In this piece, she describes how she found a way to give her story words.

A man with breast cancer recalls his introduction to cancer as a child.

A woman with metastatic breast cancer expresses her concerns about COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and shares an idea for those who are immunocompromised to indicate their health status.

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains what your priorities in life should truly be.

“Hiking is a great activity for all of us, including cancer survivors,” writes a breast cancer survivor. “As long as we can put one foot in front of the other, being out on a trail is inspirational and health-affirming.”

A cancer survivor describes how oncology nurses have had a deep impact on her during treatment.

A cancer survivor describes how hearing about a friend’s cancer diagnosis brings emotions to the surface.

A cancer survivor shares five ways that caregivers can provide support.

A caregiver describes the imprint her daughter’s oncology nurses left on her heart.

“All women with breast cancer deserve quality health care,” writes one survivor. “But for an incarcerated woman, that care may not come in a timely manner, if at all.”

A woman with metastatic breast cancer describes a recent zip lining adventure she took with her dad, who is a cancer survivor.

A breast cancer survivor writes about the benefits she has experienced from adaptive exercise, such as yoga.

A young cancer survivor describes the difficulty of seeing others in his age group living out their dreams.

A patient with metastatic breast cancer describes how the right words can offer hope to patients and the wrong ones can haunt them forever.

A senior cancer survivor shares her experiences with post-cancer finances and offers some advice to others in the same situation.

A mother describes how lonely she feels as the caregiver of an adult child with cancer.

A cancer survivor explains how she applies the meaning of a book quote to life with cancer.

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains how gardening helps him feel at peace.

“Understanding and taking action against racial differences in cancer care and clinical trial participation are made more powerful when we listen to patient voices,” writes one patient with breast cancer.

“Summer finds many of us outdoors and during that time, it’s important to protect our skin from the dangerous rays of the sun,” writes one breast cancer survivor. Learn more about how to use sunscreen, protect your skin and avoid skin cancer.