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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.

My diagnosis of prostate cancer gave me an unsuspected gift.

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.

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.

After being diagnosed with cancer, I set intentions — both spiritual and practical — that helped guide me through the experience.

The members of my lung cancer support group recently came up with some responses for when people ask us, "So you have lung cancer — did you smoke?"

My doctor and I have different communication styles, though it is extremely important that we understand each other.

When my oncologist asked if I was interested in a clinical trial, at first I was appalled.