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The Right Foundation: Figuring Out the ‘Crazy Game of Life’ After Cancer

November 1st 2021

By Steve Rubin

A young cancer survivor explains the importance of creating connections with others who have been through the same experiences.

Should I Get Genetic Testing for Cancer?

October 31st 2021

By William Ramshaw

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains why he chose to undergo genetic testing and what he learned from the experience.

Quantity Versus Quality of Life: Why the Difficult Cancer Conversations Matter

October 30th 2021

By Kim Johnson

It’s important to discuss treatment options and whether quality or quantity of life is more important for some patients with cancer, says a caregiver.

I Have Male Breast Cancer, Not Chest Cancer

October 29th 2021

By Khevin Barnes

Attention to detail is important for cancer survivors, explains a male breast cancer survivor. “Asking guys to examine their ‘chests’ is not only ineffective, but also disingenuous.”

Cancer’s Hefty Price Tag

October 28th 2021

By Debbie Legault

“The financial burden is another gift that cancer keeps on giving,” writes the mother and caregiver of a young woman with breast cancer.

‘Hot and Flashy’: A Patient With Breast Cancer Reflects on Medically Induced Early Menopause

October 27th 2021

By Marissa Holzer

When you’re forced into menopause at an early age, you aren’t as prepared for the changes it brings. A woman with metastatic breast cancer explains the difficulties of medically induced menopause.

Telling Me That My Cancer Is ‘Chronic’ Is a Painful Lie

October 26th 2021

By Martha Carlson

Even in the doctor’s office, the words patients hear can cover up the realities of stage 4 breast cancer. “He thought he was offering hope but what he was doing was denying my reality and minimizing the deaths of so many people,” writes a woman with metastatic breast cancer.

Experiencing Invalidation After a Stage 0 Breast Cancer Diagnosis

October 25th 2021

By Tamera Anderson-Hanna

A women describes how the difficulties of stage 0 breast cancer is still misunderstood by many.

Why Are We So Stressed? Fear Can Be Debilitating for Cancer Survivors

October 24th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor explains why she thinks so many people – especially cancer survivors – are so stressed right now and encourages them to share their emotions with others.

The Harshest Reality of Cancer You’ll Have to Face

October 23rd 2021

By Kim Johnson

A woman explains the most painful and emotionally difficult thing to wrap your head around when dealing with cancer – whether it be your own cancer or that of a loved one.

Finding the ‘Much in the Little’ After Cancer Strikes

October 22nd 2021

By William Ramshaw

A cancer survivor shares how to appreciate the good moments and lean on others during cancer. “My dire situation brought out the best of those around me,” he writes.

3 Points: Numbers Have a Different Meaning for Patients With Cancer

October 21st 2021

By Julie S. Brokaw

A woman with ovarian cancer describes how blood work numbers play a key role for patients with cancer and often dictate their thoughts and worries.

Patient With Cancer Answers Common Questions and Dispels Myths About Clinical Trials

October 20th 2021

By Kelly Irvin

The number one reason to participate in a clinical trial is because someone has to do it so new drugs can be developed to treat and even cure cancer. All of the drugs we have now were made possible by patients who were brave enough to try those drugs.

Embracing All the Good Things in Life Despite Cancer

October 19th 2021

By Martha Carlson

A woman with metastatic breast cancer looks back on the happy memories she made this summer and how she uses them as strength in the face of cancer. “Sometimes, when we’re lucky, the scale tips toward the good,” she writes.

Pink's Missing Link: Male Breast Cancer

October 18th 2021

By Khevin Barnes

October reminds us that men get breast cancer, too. A male breast cancer survivor shares his thoughts about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Controversy creates conversation, and conversation incites action,” he writes.

Social Media Can Help Caregivers and Patients Feel Less Alone During the Cancer Journey

October 17th 2021

By Kim Johnson

A woman who was the primary caregiver for her sister with cancer writes about how she regrets not utilizing social media to share updates throughout the treatment journey.

Reflecting on Cancer, Life and Death at my 50th High School Class Reunion

October 16th 2021

By Julie S. Brokaw

An ovarian cancer survivor explains how attending her 50th class reunion was an emotional experience as she learned of fellow classmates’ cancer experiences and struggles.

When Cancer Becomes a Liability in the Relationship

October 15th 2021

By Jessica Bolz

What do you do when cancer begins to drive a wedge between you and your partner? “I always feel it could cause the end of my relationship because I’m too much,” writes one survivor.

What Do I Say to a Cancer Survivor?

October 14th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Sometimes cancer survivors do not realize how hard it is for other people to know what to say. We need to educate them!

119 Reasons Why Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day Matters

October 13th 2021

By Martha Carlson

I am in awe of what scientists have been able to discover, but we don’t know enough for those 119 women who will die this Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, nor for the 43,881 others who will die before the next Breast Cancer Awareness Month rolls around. We deserve more.

Did My Wife Die From Cancer Because of Fate, Destiny or Necessity?

October 12th 2021

By Robin Zimmerman

A man who lost his wife due to cancer explains how it changed the trajectory of his family’s lives. He writes, “The question will still weigh on me at times, often in a religious or philosophical sense – was this the plan all along?”

Sometimes, With Cancer, What Goes Around Comes Around

October 11th 2021

By Laura Yeager

Whether you expect it to or not, what goes around comes around when it comes to life and dealing with cancer, explains a breast cancer survivor.

Don’t Let Cancer Steal Your Ability to Feel Happy

October 9th 2021

By Kim Johnson

Cancer steals away so much from your life. Don’t let it take your happiness, too. A caregiver explains how to make an effort to feel joy, regardless of how bad things are.

There’s a World of Differences Behind Each Cancer Survivor

October 8th 2021

By Amanda Ferraro

Every cancer survivor has a different story and experience, and they should not always be looped into the same category. “Like fingerprints, we all have different characteristics and are individually unique,” writes a survivor.

Living With Lynch Syndrome Prepared Me for Anxiety and Loss During COVID-19

October 7th 2021

By Georgia Hurst

A woman explains how living with Lynch syndrome prepared her for the anxiety felt during the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses a painful loss she experienced.

Patients With Cancer Deserve Respect, Civility and a Voice in Their Treatment

October 6th 2021

By Kelly Irvin

Health care isn’t something that is done to you. You participate in it. You’re part of the team. If your team is letting you down, say so. If they don’t do better, consider seeking health care providers who do include you in the conversation.

Going Down the Rabbit Hole of Dark Cancer Thoughts

October 5th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A mother of a breast cancer survivor expresses the constant worry she lives with, wondering if cancer will wreak havoc on her daughter’s life again.

A Cancer Fighter's Reminder That the Universe Isn't All Bad

October 4th 2021

By Steve Rubin

Experiencing the trauma of cancer can make you feel like the universe is working against you. One cancer survivor explains the series of events that changed his outlook.

A Tinge of Pink Is in the Air for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, But Is it Genuine?

October 1st 2021

By Marissa Holzer

This October it’s important to put your money towards breast cancer research or brands that are transparent in their support of research, prevention and awareness, explains a woman with metastatic breast cancer.

Cancer Survivors Are All on a Journey

September 30th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor explains why each person experiences cancer differently – from side effects to treatments and more.

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