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Receiving Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer on My Birthday

April 24th 2024

By Carla Deschamps

At first, I wanted to avoid receiving chemotherapy at all costs, but I realized taking it would be the beginning of staying cancer-free.

Woodpecker Wisdom Unfolds a Cancer Analogy

April 23rd 2024

By Georgia Hurst

While strolling through the woods, my eyes landed on a woodpecker, whose actions sparked a cancer analogy in my mind.

My ‘Other Birthday’ is Coming Up After Cancer

April 22nd 2024

By Mary Sansone

What it’s like having a “second birthday” after receiving a bone marrow transplant for my AML.

My Approach to Figuring Out Life After Cancer

April 20th 2024

By Steve Rubin

My goal is to focus on what I want as a cancer thriver, especially after moving to the other side of the country.

The Sudden Twists and Turns of Cancer

April 19th 2024

By Doris Cardwell

Finding support as a cancer survivor helps me get through the unpredictable twists and turns of cancer.

When Your Hero Dies of Lung Cancer

April 18th 2024

By Laura Yeager

Walt Disney died of lung cancer, leaving an important lesson to my son.

Advocating for My Brain After Metastases from Breast Cancer

April 17th 2024

By Elizabeth McSpadden

My metastatic breast cancer has caused metastases to my brain, so it's important I advocate for my brain when symptoms arise.

Cancer’s Quicksand of the Past

April 16th 2024

By Natasha Carlson

While I have a good prognosis, I still sometimes find myself in cancer’s quicksand of the past, pulling me out of current moments of joy.

Balancing Act: Navigating Self-Image, Autonomy and Rehabilitation After Cancer

April 15th 2024

By Ronald Chin

After cancer, I've been learning to maintain a positive attitude regarding my self-image and rehabilitation.

Reflections of 'Death Cleaning' as a Cancer Survivor

April 13th 2024

By Felicia Mitchell

Surviving breast cancer showed me that life is precious, but I also would like to prepare for life's eventualities.