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A Letter to My 2009 Self, Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

June 10th 2025

By Brenda Denzler

I survived breast cancer and medical trauma, but the road was brutal. Fifteen years later, I’m alive, scarred and still searching for peace.

I Sometimes Forget to Celebrate Survivorship

June 9th 2025

By Mary Sansone

Five years after my transplant for leukemia, I’m learning to focus on gratitude despite daily struggles, remembering that being alive is the greatest gift.

The Gift of a Good Cancer Nurse

June 9th 2025

By Martha Carlson

When it comes to living with cancer, your nurses make a difference.

The Invisibility of Blood Cancers to Others

June 6th 2025

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

I describe what it is like to have an “invisible” cancer.

Being in the Present Moment With Multiple Myeloma

June 5th 2025

By Ronald Chin

I reflect on finding peace, purpose and presence after my diagnosis through a creative writing exercise rooted in mindfulness and metaphor.

Dealing with Insensitivity After Breast Cancer Surgery

June 4th 2025

By Bonnie Annis

Breast cancer surgery can disfigure the body in some way, and often the scars are more than skin deep, which may worsen by the actions of others.

Cancer Survivors Look Forward, Not Backward

June 2nd 2025

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

As a cancer survivor I explain the importance of looking forward to life.

The Healing Power of Teddy Bears for Adults With Cancer

May 30th 2025

By Chester Freeman

There are many instances where teddy bears can be the key to opening hearts and minds during cancer care.

Rebuilding Resilience: Navigating Aging and Exercise After CLL

May 28th 2025

By Andy Winnegar

After running the Boston Marathon at 67, I faced new limits from aging and chronic lymphocytic leukemia — but I’ve found ways to stay strong and resilient.

Connecting With Nature After Colon Cancer: My Self-Care Practices

May 27th 2025

By Carla Deschamps

Connecting with nature through journaling, walking and meditation helped me heal during and after colon cancer treatment.