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The Pathway of Cancer is Fraught with Anxiety

November 7th 2024

By Chester Freeman

As a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, I recently gleaned three new insights from my oncologist and phlebotomist.

Sometimes, Cancer Just Gets in My Way

November 6th 2024

By Linda Cohen

My quality of life has improved a lot after starting on a BTK inhibitor, but some things will never be the same — like being in crowded places without a mask!

The Need for Self-Advocacy During Cancer

November 5th 2024

By Karen Cohn

Even if care teams have all of your information on their end, advocating for yourself is still necessary during cancer treatment.

Should Cancer Be My Top Priority?

November 4th 2024

By Ron Cooper

I once thought that prostate cancer should be the center of my universe, but with everything else going on, now I’m not so sure.

More Women Are Finding Their Voices After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

November 1st 2024

By Bonnie Annis

After my breast cancer diagnosis, I decided to take a more active role in my treatment plan, opting for radiation therapy over chemotherapy due to concerns about side effects.

A Month Without Pink, Almost

October 31st 2024

By Felicia Mitchell

Preoccupied with other worries during October, a month full of cancer anniversaries, I reflect on how Pinktober caught up with me.

The Never-Ending Cycle of Cancer: Treatment Versus Long-Term Health

October 30th 2024

By Debbie Legault

My daughter faced the difficult decision of balancing the potential benefits and risks of cancer treatment, including the long-term heart complications associated with Herceptin.

My Family’s Strong Support During My Experience With Colon Cancer

October 28th 2024

By Carla Deschamps

Carla Deschamps shares her experience with colon cancer and how her brother, sisters and parents helped her through the journey.

Lessening My Apprehension Using Meditation During Lung Cancer

October 25th 2024

By Sue McCarthy

During my lung cancer journey, I learned a few important ways to help me lessen the apprehension I felt, including meditation.

4 Things I Had to Unlearn from My Mesothelioma Journey

October 24th 2024

By Tamron Little

There are so many things that needed to be unlearned after I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, but there are ways to help with that.