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Within a short period of time, Darlene Benson lost her dog, brother-in-law, and some of her best friends. But, at the same time, she conquered cancer. She says that if she can face that, she can face anything.

A patient with cancer recalls how the love her care team showed her during her treatment made such a difference in her journey to recovery. Her hope: That more patients with cancer around the world can find doctors who treat them as a person, and not just a case.

A penile cancer survivor recalls how he can become irrational and lash out at his loved ones during the days leading up to his next scans. His wish: To be normal again.

Moment by moment, we move toward life. We feel what needs to be felt. We can even feel through the numb parts—the broken pieces. Instead of looking somewhere else, we look straight on— at ourselves and others. We see what’s really there. Who is there for us? Who is not? We choose to be with those we love, and those who love us back—like the person in the mirror, the new friend.

At the moment it may be hard to realize, but your life is not over because of cancer.

A cancer survivor, who is in her 14th year of remission, recalls how image visualization complemented her cancer treatment and suggests the practice may help others.

With winter upon us, a caregiver discusses how the end of life is akin to the cycle of seasons and how hospice does not have to be a challenging hurdle.

A cancer survivor writes about how he, like many, was blindsided by his diagnosis and what it was like to receive treatment for a rare disease: penile cancer.

A cancer survivor discusses how she decides to discuss her mastectomy and the acceptance of her body after treatment for cancer.

A caregiver discusses with her granddaughter the cancer diagnosis and treatment of a loved one.

Aileen Holthaus writes about her first day of chemotherapy for follicular lymphoma, and the challenges it presented.

For one cancer survivor, laughter might have been the best medicine.

Catherine Stier, a breast cancer survivor, discusses her new book "When A Kid Like Me Has Cancer" a story of how to talk about cancer with children.

In this most stressful of seasons, these seven specific steps can bring the joy back to the Holidays for those patients going through cancer treatment this time of year.

A caregiver uses poetry to work through their husband's cancer journey.

Winter brings added challenges for patients with cancer. Here's what you need to know to take into consideration as the weather gets colder.

A former oncologist discusses how yoga became a vital part of her recovery after a surprise breast cancer diagnosis.

A poem from a mother to her daughter after her breast cancer diagnosis.

The cost of cancer care is often an insurmountable challenge for many patients, in particular patients with lung cancer. Many of whom will die because they cannot afford treatment. Health care costs must not compromise care.

As the wife of a prostate cancer survivor, I’m eternally grateful for Colorado’s early blood draw program that helped my husband get lifesaving treatment early.

Paula Schneider, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen®, writes to her younger self on the lessons and challenges she faced as a patient with breast cancer.

Hope is a potent ally for the patient with cancer, and it is a response that helps inform a patient's journey with cancer.

Understanding cancer as a professional is one thing, but once you go through the journey it takes on a whole different understanding.

One cancer survivor details her winding treatment journey, and how by making herself a deal found the faith to keep moving forward.

For head and neck cancer survivor Jason Mendelsohn surviving cancer was only the beginning of his journey as handling severe side effects from treatment altered his day-to-day life.

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

Looking to change your mindset when facing down breast cancer? Here are 3 hacks to keep you calm and happy.

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.