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The Importance of Age- and Disease-Specific Cancer Support

June 19th 2023

By Natasha Carlson

I learned that finding the right kind of support during and after a cancer diagnosis is truly invaluable.

The ‘New Normal’ of Food After Chemo

June 17th 2023

By Doris Helene White

While my taste buds have returned to normal after cancer treatment, my desire to cook and eat has not.

The Inequity of Cancer Survival

June 16th 2023

By Khevin Barnes

I’ve learned that “survivor’s guilt” can be another symptom of our disease.

Fighting Cancer is a Game of Adjustments

June 15th 2023

By Steve Rubin

I remember hearing somewhere that there’s no such thing as achieving the perfect balance; rather, life itself is an act of constant rebalancing. I've found that to be true in life with cancer.

The Cancer Test Not Taken

June 14th 2023

By Martha Carlson

Genetic testing is the norm for cancer patients with familial history. How did I let it slip through the crack?

Chemo Side Effects They Don’t Always Tell You About

June 13th 2023

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

When starting chemotherapy, I was expecting hair and weight loss, but was caught off guard when my mouth began to hurt.

Starting Chemotherapy: Balancing Knowledge With Naïveté

June 12th 2023

By Rachel Martin

Sure, knowledge is power, but there’s comfort in naïveté, too, when it comes to expectations for cancer care.

Cancer Helps Me Separate the Wheat from the Chaff

June 9th 2023

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Cancer taught me not to worry about the little things.

A Case for the Human Cancer Survivor in a World of AI

June 8th 2023

By Felicia Mitchell

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly popular and can even write generic poems about the cancer experience. However, I feel that they cannot compare to the writings of people who actually lived with the disease.

Hereditary Cancer Advocacy and Looking into My Genetic Inheritance

June 7th 2023

By Mark Hicks

I recently underwent genetic testing to see if I had any mutations that could be associated with an increased cancer risk.

Did I Cause My Cancer Diagnosis?

June 6th 2023

By Mary Sansone

Lasting guilt gets no one anywhere — especially when it comes to cancer.

A Special Patient With Cancer Made an Indelible Mark

June 5th 2023

By Ron Cooper

I’m mourning the death of a patient with cancer who I had never met in person, yet I loved and admired her just the same.

The Other Side of Shared Cancer Experiences

June 2nd 2023

By Debbie Legault

After my daughter was diagnosed with cancer, I began to share my experiences through writing, and through that I found camaraderie — and heartbreak.

Cancer Causes Me to Live Life With Uncertainty

June 1st 2023

By Linda Cohen

Days before I went on vacation, I learned that my blood cancer might have progressed to a more aggressive disease.

During Cancer, I Find My Inner Goddess With Dinosaurs and Old Movies

June 1st 2023

By Elizabeth McSpadden

Who would have thought that a small dinosaur toy helped give me the strength to fight metastatic breast cancer?

How I Eventually Gained Confidence Towards Cancer Scans

May 31st 2023

By Steve Rubin

Before every cancer scan, I used to prepare myself for the worst.

Hair: A Bold, Bald Statement During Cancer

May 31st 2023

By Doris Helene White

I lost my hair during cancer treatment, but now that it’s growing back, I no longer obviously look like a patient.

How I Deal With My Lynch Syndrome Diagnosis

May 30th 2023

By Georgia Hurst

Living with a hereditary cancer diagnosis, it is crucial that I prioritize my physical and mental health.

Cancer Treatments — and Its Long-term Effects — Are Like a Bar Fight

May 29th 2023

By Brenda Denzler

As it turned out, I didn't have to die from my long-term cancer side effects. I only had to feel like I was about to for long enough for the medical profession to finally take notice.

My Reluctance to Use Marijuana During Cancer Treatment

May 27th 2023

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

Growing up, I thought that only “bad boys” used marijuana, but after my cancer diagnosis, my perception slowly changed.

Prioritizing Mental Health With Metastatic Breast Cancer

May 26th 2023

By Martha Carlson

Integrating a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis with the life you have takes time and effort.

Life With Cancer: Am I Sick, Lazy or Just Plain Tired?

May 25th 2023

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Sometimes I feel lazy and berate myself instead of admitting that I am ill.

Mothering a Child in Cancer Survivorship

May 24th 2023

By Debbie Legault

As a mom, I have the “worry gene,” though it got much worse when my daughter was diagnosed with cancer.

When the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Becomes Detrimental to Health

May 23rd 2023

By Bonnie Annis

For the past nine years, I’ve struggled with waves of overwhelming fear of cancer recurrence. I knew I had an issue, but until recently, wasn’t aware of how much fear was affecting my life.

I Got Through Cancer With Help From Friends

May 22nd 2023

By Joe Bullock

I was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, and am extremely grateful for the people I met along the way.

Hiking Past Lymphedema

May 22nd 2023

By Felicia Mitchell

With each hike I complete, I feel empowered and reminded that breast cancer — and lingering lymphedema — cannot keep me down.

Make a List and Check It Twice Before an Oncology Appointment

May 20th 2023

By Tamron Little

After being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer — and seeing a clinician who did not know how to treat me — I learned the importance of asking questions to my providers and advocating for myself