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Conversations With a Cancer Fighter

December 27th 2017

By Kim Johnson

A young cancer survivor shares insight on what it was like being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and how she deals in day-to-day life.

Hair Preservation Is an Option During Chemotherapy

December 26th 2017

By Brielle Benyon

The Rapunzel Project is dedicated to spreading the word about hair-preserving treatments for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Physical Effects of Cancer: Hair Loss

December 26th 2017

By Kim Johnson

My sister was told about hair loss many times at the beginning of treatment, but the magnitude of being bald didn't hit her until the hair started coming out.

Childhood Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure

December 23rd 2017

By Kristie L. Kahl

Approximately 420,000 Americans are adult survivors of childhood cancer, and these individuals may be twice as likely to have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, according to researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Is It My Job to Educate Others About Lymphedema?

December 22nd 2017

By Bonnie Annis

After breast cancer surgery and lymph node removal, I developed lymphedema, a painful, lifelong condition. This medical problem is often misunderstood but is it my place to help bring awareness? One survivor speaks out.

Cancer Stole My Life and Gave Me a New One

December 22nd 2017

By Khevin Barnes

Life goes on after a cancer diagnosis, but it's never quite the same.

Snap-On Boobs

December 22nd 2017

By Bonnie Annis

A very light hearted look at a serious problem.

Another "C" Word Is Cope: Coping Strategies for the Holidays

December 21st 2017

By Barbara Tako

Breast cancer and melanoma survivor shares coping strategies for the holidays.

Julie Nangia Discusses the Impact of Hair Loss

December 21st 2017

By Julie Nangia, M.D.

Julia Nangia, M.D., assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses the impact that chemotherapy-related hair loss can have on patients with breast cancer.

Complications of Cancer: Nausea

December 20th 2017

By Kim Johnson

Of every complication caused from cancer and its treatments, nausea has been the worst for my sister. It has caused pain, discomfort and was the number one reason she returned to the emergency room. No matter what medications were dosed, whether it was orally or by IV, or how much they gave to her, so often, nothing ever seemed to work.