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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.

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.

It took a nightmare about a second cancer to shake me out of my complacency, and I nearly called 9 1 1.

Living with lymphoma for 15 years, I developed a concerning rash post-vacation, which led to a leukocytoclastic vasculitis diagnosis.

Even stoics need to cry now and then. My advice from personal experience is this: it is okay to cry.

Breast cancer affected my looks and self-esteem, but I found small things could make a big difference in feeling pretty again.

Hope is crucial for those of us with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or any cancer, helping us navigate the disease's challenges.

After living with metastatic breast cancer for 11 years, I reflect on my journey and plan to embrace the coming year with confidence and self-advocacy.

Having a life-threatening disease reminds me daily to make the most of whatever time I have.

After a long and difficult journey, I finally published the book I set out to write as my legacy, overcoming cancer and the challenges of deafness.

Despite the initial shock and challenges, I found strength and support within the community of single parents.

My journey as a foster parent paralleled my cancer experience, both demanding resilience, support, and a redefinition of normal.

Following a lung cancer diagnosis, I learned that it is important to ask oncologists thoughtful questions to know if they are the best doctor for my needs.

I've learned that cooking for friends during their cancer journey is a way to express love and support, even if it doesn't cure them.