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Cancer Led Me to Health Advocacy, from PSA Screenings to COVID-19 Vaccinations

October 19th 2022

By Ron Cooper

As a survivor, I always urged people to get cancer screenings, and now I’ve found myself advocating for the COVID-19 booster shots, too.

From Pain to Gain: My Family Moved Away After My Cancer, But It All Worked Out

October 18th 2022

By Steve Rubin

After my cancer diagnosis, my family moved to Florida, which upset me at first, but ended up being a good thing.

When Pinktober Brings Another Breast Cancer Diagnosis

October 17th 2022

By Felicia Mitchell

Here are some tips on how I helped a friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Don't Let a Good Doctor Go: My Pediatrician Helped Guide Me Through Cancer

October 14th 2022

By Eugenia Mancini Horan

I sent all my cancer scans to my pediatrician, who combined the power of science with the power of belief and helped me through the difficult time.

I’m Letting Go of the Victim Mentality and Celebrating Life Post-Cancer

October 13th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

I recently decided to stop feeling like a victim in life after cancer. Instead, I’ll celebrate life every day.

How to Use Drawing as a ‘Creative Break’ From Cancer

October 12th 2022

By Mark Hicks

A professional illustrator and former cancer caregiver uses a detailed step-by-step approach using simple shapes such as circles and rectangles to demonstrate how others can easily draw a lion.

A Month of Pink Is Not Enough to Prevent Breast Cancer Deaths

October 11th 2022

By Martha Carlson

I wish “Pinktober” was more about saving the people who will die from breast cancer and less about pink ribbons and sexualizing the disease.

No Second Thoughts About My Daughter’s Cancer Treatment Choices

October 10th 2022

By Debbie Legault

It’s easy to question treatment choices patients with cancer make, but my job as the mother of a patient was to be supportive.

I Plan to Beat Cancer by ‘Hoofing’ It

October 7th 2022

By Ron Cooper

Walking has played a key role in my cancer experience, as it helps my mental and physical health.

I’m Seeking Balance Between Toxic Positivity and Negative Vibes About Cancer

October 6th 2022

By Kelly Irvin

The truth is I stagger back and forth between the two camps — tell it like it is or walking on sunshine. It depends on the day, my treatment regimen, the lab or scan results, the losses and the gains.