Survivorship
Quick as a Wink: The Long (or Short) Road to Recovery After Cancer
After going through grueling cancer treatments, I thought I’d never be back to my old self again. But thankfully, that wasn’t the case.
Mother’s Day With Cancer: Not Just Another Day
After going through cancer, Mother’s Day feels a bit different.
Reflection on Life 10 Years After Stem Cell Transplant
A decade ago, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and underwent aggressive chemotherapy and an allogenic stem cell transplant. Though I still have complications related to my cancer, I’m thankful for what I still have.
Life After Cancer Is Slower, But That’s Not All Bad
Slowing down due to cancer and COVID-19 made me realize the parts of life I’ve been missing, though my new pace isn’t all bad.
It’s OK to Stay in Touch With Cancer
Even though I’ve had no evidence of cancer for the last five years, I still stay up to date about the latest developments for the disease.
Meditation Helped Me Handle Fear of Cancer Recurrence
At first I was skeptical about how meditation and breathing techniques could help me with fear of cancer recurrence. But once I started practicing, I noticed a difference in my anxiety.
Survivors, Caregivers Share Hope for the Future of Cancer Advancements
We asked our audience what advancements they hope to see in the oncology space within the next decade or so. Here’s what they had to say.
Let Fear Help You Focus After Cancer
I’m 16 years out from my breast cancer diagnosis, but every now and then, panic still creeps up on me.
I’m Fighting Cancer for the Long Run
It’s essential that I maintain a sense of urgency, as well as long-term stamina, in my cancer survivorship.
Clean Cancer Scans and Thrift Shopping
After receiving clean cancer scans, I rewarded myself with a trip to the thrift shop.