Survivorship
Childhood Cancer Survivors Can Modify Death Risks
Childhood cancer survivors tend to die of the same factors as the general population, though at an earlier age. Research showed, though, that these risks can be modified.
Sometimes Cancer Surveillance is Satisfactory
When survivorship becomes long-term, it can be an adjustment to move from active treatment to periodic surveillance.
Cancer Imposter Syndrome
After hearing others' cancer stories, I found myself feeling "less than" because I didn't undergo radiation and chemotherapy.
Lessons From Cancer Survivorship
Nowadays, I think of myself more as a cancer survivor and advocate than patient. Here's what I learned along the way.
The Spectrum of Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis With Employers
Patients with cancer may decide to share their diagnosis with their employer but approaching it in a way that is most comfortable to the patient may make it a more effective conversation.
Understanding the Cancer Experience From the Outside Looking In
People who have never experienced cancer may think that life continues as normal after treatment is done, but that’s far from reality.
Cancer Survivors, Loved Ones Share How They Advocate
We recently asked our audience how they advocate for themselves and others in the oncology space. Here’s what they had to say.
MRD Testing Made a Myeloma Survivor Feel ‘OK to Be Safe’
A multiple myeloma survivor discusses how continued minimal residual disease negativity made her feel more confident in coming off of maintenance therapy.
'How You Doin'?' Can Be a Tricky Question to Ask Someone With Cancer
When I was in the throes of cancer, I didn't know how to answer well-meaning people who asked, "How you doin'?"
I Feel Cheated as a Cancer Survivor
Cancer took so many experiences away from me, yet I sometimes feel guilty that I survived and others did not.