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My Lesson on Happiness in Spite of Cancer

August 26th 2023

By Steve Rubin

Constantly replaying scary cancer situations or drowning in anxiety isn’t only depressing it wastes valuable energy that could be used for healing.

GI Symptoms Associated With Psychological Distress in CRC Survivors

August 3rd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

A majority of women with a history of colorectal cancer experience long-term gastrointestinal symptoms, which may be associated with psychological distress, according to recent research.

Patients with Breast Cancer Age Faster Than Cancer-Free Women

July 25th 2023

By Alex Biese

Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer and radiation treatment were both associated with increased rates of biological aging among patients who participated in a recent study.

Childhood Lymphoma Survivors May Have a Greater Fertility Decline

July 7th 2023

By Rylan DeStefano

Being treated for Hodgkin lymphoma during childhood can result in fertility declines, a recent study shows.

New Roles in Life After Cancer

July 5th 2023

By Tamera Anderson-Hanna

Raising awareness for cancer survivors is important, and I try to do just that.

Alzheimer’s Disease Medication May Not Improve Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors

July 5th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Findings from a study conducted in women with a history of breast cancer demonstrated that treatment with donepezil, which is typically used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, did not improve cognitive impairment, or “chemo brain.”

Cancer Survivors Face Cardiovascular Health and Mortality Disparities

June 23rd 2023

By Alex Biese

Factors including race, insurance and treatment history have been associated with increased cardiovascular disease, risk factors and mortality among cancer survivors, including those with a history of pediatric cancer, according to recent research.

When Surviving Cancer Means You Can Mow the Lawn

June 23rd 2023

By Felicia Mitchell

Surviving cancer means not just checking items off a bucket list, but also taking pleasure in doing the mundane, from sweeping a porch to mowing a lawn.

‘Beginning of Finding Yourself’ During Cancer Survivorship

June 22nd 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Musician Andrew McMahon has made it his mission to spread the message of community and seeking mental health care like therapy for adolescents and young adults with cancer.

Patients Share Cancer ‘Life Hacks’ They Learned During Treatment

June 20th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

We asked our audience what life hacks they learned to make cancer treatment a bit easier. Here’s what they had to say.