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The bad news is you have ductal carcinoma in situ. The good news is that DCIS is the best type of breast cancer to get.

I feel unprepared and overwhelmed after my breast cancer diagnosis, facing treatment like a race, hoping for the strength to reach the finish.

I’m working to make cancer treatments less painful by developing donor-derived CAR therapies, so others don’t have to suffer the way I did.

Patricia Chin, a registered nurse, forms meaningful bonds with patients, providing expert care, emotional support and kindness through cancer treatment.

Facing two life-threatening diagnoses, I overcame fear of self-injections by leaning on love, encouragement and determination to save my life.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 39, I learned to advocate for myself, transforming fear into fierce resolve and purpose through every step.

After my breast cancer treatment, I started a clothing bank to give others free access to recovery items like post-surgery shirts and pillows.

I’ve lived with large granular lymphocytic leukemia for 16 years and have learned to spend my energy wisely, embrace palliative care and choose joy over anger.

I found purpose after my AML diagnosis by reflecting on loss, embracing gratitude and using my experience to help others through their own cancer journeys.

Recently, the American Lung Association released the 2025 “State of the Air” report.

After walking alone in Chicago’s Cancer Survivor’s Walk, I found strength, healing and a renewed commitment to live fully and authentically — starting now.

Breast cancer cracked me open but didn’t break me — it gave me voice, purpose and courage to dream boldly, live fully and speak up for those who can’t.

Living with stage 4 kidney cancer has taught me to embrace the present, cherish connection and find gratitude each day in unexpected places.

After 30 years with breast cancer, I urge others to pause, reflect and choose care based on long-term wellbeing, not fear or pressure.

After nearly 30 years with cancer — community, research and education have helped us find hope, strength and purpose in the face of chronic blood cancers.

I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma at 31, faced recurrence and now share my journey to raise awareness, stay hopeful and trust in God’s plan.

I’ve spent 14 years navigating recovery, mental health challenges and giving back to the cancer community through patient mentorship.

A patient shares his experience with a squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, I chose robot-assisted surgery, navigating pain, fear and the bond with fellow cancer patients through it all.

The myth that "healthy people don’t get cancer" contributed to my shame, but I’ve learned that cancer can affect anyone, regardless of lifestyle choices.

After a second breast cancer diagnosis at 61, I faced 17 rounds of chemo, surgery and radiation, changing my perspective on life and leading to a new normal.

After experiencing unexplained symptoms, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and underwent a stem cell transplant.

Losing my hair after chemo was devastating, and I struggled to accept how it changed my appearance and self-image.

Before I underwent surgery to remove tumors on several organs, I was told it was the only way to determine what cancer I had.

With stage 4 colon cancer, I still think about death, but I’ve learned how to live in the present to enjoy each day I have.

When my daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, I was unsure about clinical trials but eventually learned that it was a lifeline that would save her.

When I was diagnosed with colon cancer, I had a hard time deciding what my legacy should be, but once I realized what it was, I had to keep working hard for it.