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I’m Thankful for Early Cancer Detection

August 31st 2022

By Gogs Gagnon

Even though I had no symptoms, my prostate cancer was caught thanks to frequent follow-ups with my doctor.

I’m Not a ‘Cancer Warrior,’ But I Am a ‘Joy Warrior’

August 30th 2022

By Martha Carlson

I’m giving cancer’s “battle language” an update and focusing my survivorship plan on emotional wellbeing and honesty.

Praising My Oncologist and Nurse Publicly

August 29th 2022

By Ron Cooper

I recently was asked to speak at a banquet for my cancer center and saw that as a great opportunity to recognize those who cared for me.

Setbacks Happen While Rebuilding Life After Cancer, But I Control What’s Next

August 29th 2022

By Steve Rubin

I'm no longer the "helpless patient with cancer," though sometimes I need a reminder to keep myself in check.

Summer Travel Amid Cancer/COVID-19 Concerns: Are You in or Out?

August 26th 2022

By Tamron Little

After being homebound for two years from the COVID-19 pandemic, I was eager to get out, though I did have many cancer/COVID-19 concerns.

The Spiritual Side of Cancer

August 25th 2022

By William Ramshaw

Receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis has caused me to reexamine my spirituality, which led me to believe that my life is a line, rather than a single dot in time.

Create a Cancer-Fighting Superhero

August 25th 2022

By Mark Hicks

Here's a step-by-step guide on how I drew the superhero that I wish existed to fight my wife's cancer.

A Cancer Lesson Learned from a Funky Pair of Shoes

August 24th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

Among the many lessons I’ve learned since my diagnosis with cancer, there’s one in particular that I refer to daily. It’s a lesson learned from wearing a pair of odd-looking shoes.

I’m Irked by the Cancer Stereotypes Portrayed on TV

August 23rd 2022

By Debbie Legault

From bald heads paired with lush eyebrows to the typical emaciated patient, there are certain tropes of how cancer is portrayed on TV that bother me, as they do not represent the experiences of everyone with the disease.

The Hard Truth About Young Women Facing Breast Cancer

August 22nd 2022

By Lorelei Colbert

My doctor once told me that if you're old enough to fight for your country, then you're old enough to get breast cancer.