Survivorship
A Bucket List? Even A Poor Guy Like Me Can Dream!
May 4th 2021A cancer survivor recalls how he never considered a bucket list until his diagnosis in 2014. And although he knows he can’t afford to buy a Ferrari and cruise through the Alps, he’s OK with changing course and going with something much smaller.
Years Later, the Decision to Walk Away from Aromatase Inhibitors Has Worked for Me
April 24th 2021“It’s been almost seven years since I made the decision to stop taking aromatase inhibitors and I’m happy to report I’m feeling great,” writes a cancer survivor. “There are no more unwanted side effects. The decision to stop taking the medication was right for me.”
What I Have Learned Helping Friends Through Health Scares
April 22nd 2021Finding the balance between offering support and guidance while at the same time not overwhelming people going through health scares isn’t easy, writes a cancer survivor. He notes that although it may take some practice to get right, it is an important skill for cancer thrivers to get down.
Routine Pain Screenings Important for Childhood Cancer Survivors
April 5th 2021Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk of pain and associated functional impairments later in life, study results show. These results, according to experts, highlight the need for routine pain screening in survivors.