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Cancer Centers Contribute to Patients and the Community

December 26th 2022

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

While the large cancer hospitals do amazing work, I am extremely grateful for my local cancer center.

Why I’m Grateful to Make it to December Every Year as a Cancer Warrior

December 23rd 2022

By Elizabeth McSpadden

After being diagnosed with cancer, my love for December is not just Christmas.

Are Cancer Outcomes Just a Roll of the Dice?

December 22nd 2022

By Debbie Legault

No matter how grateful I feel this holiday season, I fear that my daughter’s no evidence of disease status was just a roll of the dice — and another roll can take us back to the world of cancer.

Lighting the Path to Cancer Survivorship

December 21st 2022

By Felicia Mitchell

During this holiday season, lighting candles in remembrance and in honor of those who need a little light on their cancer journeys helps me cope, too.

A Holiday Offering for Those Affected by Cancer

December 20th 2022

By Mark Hicks

As I work on a holiday drawing, the coyotes are howling outside, while inside, my cat and I are reminded of my wife who died of breast cancer.

Clear Cancer Scans Would Be the Best Gift of the Season

December 19th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

Now that I’ve met my insurance premium, I’m scheduling some year-end cancer appointments, and praying for good results.

Breast Cancer Camaraderie is Real

December 17th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

The breast cancer community is made up of men and women who understand the importance of camaraderie. By showing each other love and support, no one ever feels alone. 

Bare Heads and Hearts: Shaving My Hair During Chemo Made Me Feel Free

December 16th 2022

By Doris Helene White

In my cousin Barbara’s salon, a group of fellow Black women helped boost my confidence as I shaved my head after being diagnosed with cancer.

My 5-Year Wedding Anniversary Proved That Daunting Cancer Statistics Don’t Define Us

December 15th 2022

By Steve Rubin

When I experienced a sarcoma recurrence in 2017, I was given less than a 10% chance to live for five years. Now that I’ve surpassed that statistic and celebrated my five-year wedding anniversary, I’ve proven to myself that I’m not defined by cancer statistics.

Platitudes Can Be Toxic for People With Cancer

December 14th 2022

By Natasha Carlson

I was told I had the “good” type of breast cancer, but does such a thing even exist? I think not.