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Humor Helped Me Through Cancer

July 2nd 2024

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

Sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine, so I tried to maintain a sense of humor through my cancer treatments.

Moments in Nature Offered Calm Amidst Cancer

July 1st 2024

By Linda Cohen

Being in nature calms me, and I realized that research backs up what I’ve been experiencing.

Cancer and the Question of Faith

June 23rd 2024

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

In the 2024 CURE Summer issue, we focused on a facet of cancer: the question of faith.

Having 'Dignity and Respect' During Cancer

June 21st 2024

By Alex Biese

LGBTQI+ patients with cancer are encouraged to seek positive relationships with care teams despite possible histories of minority stress.

A Daily Routine and the Help of Friends Got Me Through Cancer

June 20th 2024

By Teresia Harding

When I looked back on calendars and journals from my time with cancer, I was surprised to see that it was incredibly mundane.

How I Used Meditation to Help With Cancer-Related Stress

June 12th 2024

By Carla Deschamps

Meditation helped me quiet my mind and adopt a positive mindset after being diagnosed with cancer.

What I Wish I Was Told About Lynch Syndrome

June 10th 2024

By Georgia Hurst

A Lynch syndrome diagnosis shook my world. Here is what I wish I was told from the get-go.

Grief Advocate Explains the Difference Between Forced Joy and Toxic Positivity

June 5th 2024

By Brielle Benyon

After a cancer diagnosis, toxic positivity can be unhelpful, though forced joy may bring light to a difficult situation, a survivor and advocate said.

Cancer Remission Is Wonderful But Scary

May 27th 2024

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

I’ve experienced mixed emotions during my periods of remission for my myelodysplastic syndrome.

What Cancer-Related Grief Felt Like to Me

May 24th 2024

By Tamron Little

After being diagnosed with cancer, I learned that everyone handles grief differently.