Survivorship

How I Learned to Embrace the 'New Me' After Cancer

September 29th 2020, 4:00pm

I get asked, a lot, about how to return to normal while living with cancer. I don’t want to be returning to the past since I’d rather be looking toward the future.

Clearing Away Clutter — and the Fear of Another Cancer

September 28th 2020, 4:00pm

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For one survivor, finding a lost breast prosthesis coincided with another cancer scare.

Why I Want to Be A Nurse

September 28th 2020, 1:00pm

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Oncology nurses have the power to heal, and in many cases, the power to inspire their patients no matter their age.

License to Live: How a Fishing Retreat Liberated Me from Cancer

September 27th 2020, 6:00pm

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Talking about cancer can be a great burden but sharing one’s story can be liberating. Even if you share it while fishing.

Oncology Nurses Have A Love for Healing

September 26th 2020, 2:00pm

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One patient recounts how his oncology nurse's love for healing helped him on his treatment journey.

Cancer Survivors Must Remember to Practice Self-Care

September 24th 2020, 4:00pm

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You know yourself best, so try and figure out what works best for you and do not be afraid to give yourself the precious gift of self-care during and after your cancer journey. You deserve this.

Chatting with Cancer and Getting ‘Sweet’ Revenge

September 23rd 2020, 4:00pm

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I suffered a recurrence a few years ago and couldn’t bear to hear, or utter, the word “cancer.” So, I decided to counter-attack by belittling the disease and calling it “chocolate.” Then, I got my sweet revenge.

Cancer Survivors, Be Like the Birds and Help Each Other

September 22nd 2020, 4:00pm

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There are some amazing studies that show how certain birds help each other in times of need. For us cancer survivors, we should be like these birds and help each other more.

Hope for The Cancer Journey

September 19th 2020, 6:00pm

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As difficult as my cancer journey was, there were a lot of good things that came out of it. Cancer changed my life. It changed my perspective. It showed me what is truly important and valuable in life.

Cognitive Changes After Cancer Treatment

September 19th 2020, 5:15pm

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Some cancers and treatments can result in cognitive changes that affect thinking, learning, processing or remembering information. These changes can affect many aspects of life such as the ability to work or even to do everyday tasks. Find out whether you have an increased risk of cognitive changes.