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Celebrating Nurses Week: The Heart and Soul of Our Cancer Community

May 8th 2025

By Patti McGee

I’m 22 years out from breast cancer and forever grateful for the nurses who gave me not just treatment but friendship, laughter and a community of hope.

Nurse’s Big Personality Makes Cancer Treatment More Bearable.

May 6th 2025

By Kelly Irvin

She wore a variety of bright sneakers and occasionally did a cha-cha-cha in them. Her laughter was contagious. Patients smiled. The other nurses smiled.

My Lung Cancer Journey: With Family, Friends and Medical Professionals

May 5th 2025

By Sue McCarthy

The strongest connections I’ve made are with others who have also been through their own cancer journeys.

A Healer’s Touch During My Experience With Cancer Care

May 3rd 2025

By Jeff Gaard

Renewal and Healing from Testicular Cancer This May

May 2nd 2025

By Brian Sluga

After testicular cancer, I’ve learned to guard my mood, seek small joys and embrace healing and renewal with every sunrise this spring.

Teddy Bears Are a Good Therapy for Adults With Cancer

May 1st 2025

By Chester Freeman

Teddy bears offer emotional comfort and connection for adults with cancer, easing anxiety and fostering trust during treatment.

Lingering Stress After Follicular Lymphoma Remission is a Challenge

April 30th 2025

By Karen Cohn

Four years after remission from follicular lymphoma, ongoing fear of relapse, lingering symptoms, and life stressors continue to weigh heavily on me.

A Fellow Cancer Survivor Gives Me a Useful Message

April 29th 2025

By Laura Yeager

A chance meeting with my childhood friend reminded me — and others — that living with cancer means taking things one day at a time.

How Mammogram Reminders Can Be More Thoughtful Following Breast Cancer

April 28th 2025

By Felicia Mitchell

I reflect on how a generic mammogram reminder overlooked my experience as a breast cancer survivor and how thoughtful messaging could make a difference.

A Digital Detox for the Soul with Lynch Syndrome

April 25th 2025

By Georgia Hurst

Unplugging from digital noise helped me find peace, clarity and room for growth during a season of emotional and mental renewal.