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When one woman experienced symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, people blamed her nerves and told her to rest. Instead, she listened to her body.

"I’ve been out on a limb for the past eight years. I can tell you firsthand, it gets lonely out there… and scary."

As a plastic surgeon, patient safety is my top priority. I want anyone with breast implants to be aware of a recent recall linked to a rare lymphoma that may affect them.

A writer and stage 4 colon cancer patient from Maine attends his first patient workshop since diagnosis, and leaves with lifelong bonds.

After receiving a diagnosis of medulloblastoma at age 11, one woman has lived decades with the disease as her uninvited companion. Now, she writes, speaks and advocates for others facing cancer.

After losing numerous relatives to cancer, one survivor is determined to leave her children a legacy of hope.

Although breast cancer is commonly diagnosed in the United States, patients are left with unmet needs.

At her first chemotherapy infusion, one woman met a caring patient who guided her through the treatment experience.

A seven-year mesothelioma survivor encourages patients with cancer to be their own advocate.

"My dream is for the day when all cancer patients can have testing to find out what treatment approach might work best for them—so that a patient with a specific genomic profile doesn’t miss an opportunity to get a potentially life-saving treatment when it’s out there."

A patient with breast cancer discovers that going pink isn’t all that bad.

"Losing your hair is a painless part of cancer treatment, but it can be challenging."

“For so long ovarian cancer has been a secret part of my life. That’s over now.”

"My body, job and health may have changed but cancer didn’t spread to my soul. I’ve still got that fire in my eyes to make an impact and contribute."

"Having lived through dangerous hurricanes and cancer treatments, sometimes even simultaneously, I have witnessed firsthand the devastation that is left in the wakes of both of these traumatic events and see many parallels between the two that those who have not experienced cancer might miss."

Traveling helped me remove myself from the storyline of cancer and reconnect with the world around me.

Here are four keys to surviving the ordeal – especially for partners and caregivers.