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Please don’t tell me I have the “good” kind of cancer or comment on how much weight I’ve lost.

While many parts of my cancer experience were extremely difficult, I tried to embrace it — and accept help when needed.

If I could go back and talk to my newly diagnosed self, this is what I would say.

Where I grew up, cancer was not openly discussed.

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, it stays with you 24/7.

When I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at the “stump” of my appendix, I was surprised, considering I had my appendix removed more than a decade ago.

I was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2007, and it shaped who I am today.

After experiencing a relapse of acute myeloid leukemia, I thought about giving up, but then remembered my guiding principles.

After the fear of my cancer diagnosis subsided, I decided to swing at it with all my strength.

Cancer forced me to face my mortality — and in doing so, I crafted a bucket list and embraced the true meaning of life.

There are limits and adaptations that are needed during childhood, adulthood and retirement, and I can say the same for every step of my cancer experience.

After receiving two cancer diagnoses, I became more vigilant about my health — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

After multiple cancer surgeries, I'm now more confident than I was when I was living on "easy street."

Two decades ago, I received a stage 4 lymphoma diagnosis, and since then, I’ve learned that life goes on — even with cancer.

While much progress has been made in treating blood cancers like lymphoma, I know that there is still far more work to be done.

Ashton’s story starts with her. Our beautiful, big-hearted, kind girl.

During chemotherapy, strawberry-flavored Boost and baked potatoes were the only things I would eat — but this nourishment ended up representing much more.

I had dealt with multiple family members with cancer, but didn't think it would happen to me.

Oftentimes, I find myself realizing that the statistics related to my cancer diagnosis are like an elephant in the room.

I faced cancer thrice and chose life each time — not because of some flowery will to live, but because I’m stubborn and wanted to prove that cancer is not the boss of me.

It’s been a long road since being diagnosed with melanoma in early 2020.