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Cancer runs in the family, and after I’d dealt with two breast cancers, my brother came down with lymphoma.

As a breast cancer survivor, I feel it is incumbent upon me to give an accurate picture of cancer to others, particularly newly diagnosed patients.

After being diagnosed with colon cancer, I learned the life-changing lessons of self-love, stepping out of my comfort zone and embracing positive thinking.

Years after losing my brother to Hodgkin’s lymphoma, I learned something about how he felt facing a terminal diagnosis by studying an old Polaroid.

Cancer research saved my daughter’s life, and despite setbacks, we must support these efforts to ensure more lives are saved from cancer.

Practicing consistency has made a difference for me while living with stage 4 breast cancer.

Life-threatening lung cancer has taught me many valuable lessons and made my new normal so fulfilling.

As a cancer survivor, I overcame alcohol addiction and urge others to seek support, safe detox and sobriety to improve their treatment and recovery.

Living with follicular lymphoma, I challenge common misconceptions about cancer, highlighting the unique and varied experiences of patients with cancer.

A revelation has given me perspective for the New Year, inspiring me to embrace change, set new goals and upgrade myself to a better version in 2025.

I reflect on my unexpected bond with a neighbor during my breast cancer treatment, finding comfort in his company when I needed someone to talk to.

Being diagnosed with colon cancer at 34 was difficult, but choosing happiness and acceptance helped me find peace through mindfulness, nature and family.

A year ago, I was told my lymphoma had worsened, but a miraculous turn of events spared me from aggressive chemotherapy, making me grateful for each day of life.

After realizing that a stronger support system would have helped me emotionally and spiritually in my cancer journey, I committed myself to being there for my cousin.

Being a young adult cancer survivor is bittersweet, bringing both unique struggles and unexpected blessings that shape my life, career and perspective.

Buying a pretty bracelet was healing because it let me look at my lymphedema in a new light.

Cancer tested my friendships by showing who could stay present through tough conversations, support me emotionally and endure pain together despite the loss.

As a cancer survivor, I describe battling both cancer and infections and the toll it takes on my body.

My pet provided emotional support and helped me tolerate chemotherapy better, reducing my stress and improving my well-being throughout my cancer journey.

I often reflect on my emotional changes following a testicular cancer diagnosis and how I learned to manage them and grow.

My annual scan showed no cancer recurrence, but revealed some minor issues related to aging and potential fibroids, requiring monitoring and follow-up.

Faith, from my perspective, is believing in the unseen, and was something I rediscovered following my colon cancer diagnosis.

I found community after my metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, but recent discord in cancer support groups makes me fear we're losing these vital connections.

Diagnosed with stage 3B lung cancer in 2018, I joined a support group where I met Jim and Melanie, and learned about Jim's sarcoma diagnosis.

I have been frustrated lately by my increasing slowness following an blood cancer diagnosis, which has become noticeable to others.

Throughout my experience with multiple myeloma, I was humbled by the unexpected support and kindness shown to me.

As a cancer survivor, I face added stress with an upcoming black belt test and "scanxiety" before my annual CT scan and oncology appointment.

My colon cancer journey showed me how compassionate doctors can change lives, as their kindness and care gave me strength and hope throughout my recovery.