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MRD Testing Made a Myeloma Survivor Feel ‘OK to Be Safe’

March 22nd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

A multiple myeloma survivor discusses how continued minimal residual disease negativity made her feel more confident in coming off of maintenance therapy.

'How You Doin'?' Can Be a Tricky Question to Ask Someone With Cancer

March 10th 2023

By Joe Bullock

When I was in the throes of cancer, I didn't know how to answer well-meaning people who asked, "How you doin'?"

I Feel Cheated as a Cancer Survivor

March 7th 2023

By Joe Bullock

Cancer took so many experiences away from me, yet I sometimes feel guilty that I survived and others did not.

Spring into Salads for Cancer Survivors

March 7th 2023

Spring brings a plethora of refreshing veggies into season, and these salads make the most of their natural flavors and health benefits.

The Invisible Side Effect of Visible Cancer Survivorship

March 6th 2023

By Miranda Lankas

How do survivors of head and neck cancer cope with drastic changes to one of the most visibly identifiable body parts — the head?

Nearly 25% of AYA Sarcoma Survivors Reported Impaired Social Functioning

March 6th 2023

By Miranda Lankas

Over a quarter of adolescent or young adult patients diagnosed with sarcomas will have difficulties financially, romantically for an extended period after diagnosis.

Everything Is Not OK: A TV Show Gave Me Flashbacks to Cancer

March 4th 2023

By Bonnie Annis

I thought my sensitivity to breast cancer scenarios on television shows had gotten stronger, but it hasn’t.

Radiation Dose May Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors

March 4th 2023

By Colleen Moretti

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors should avoid associated risk factors of developing colorectal cancer such as smoking, alcohol usage and being overweight.

Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss

March 2nd 2023

By Julie Scott, D.N.P., ANP-B C

Many survivors see significant hair changes during cancer treatment, leaving a difficult reminder when they look in the mirror.

Tomorrow Begins Today: My Life After Cancer Treatment

March 2nd 2023

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

I finally finished cancer treatment, and for the first time in a while, tomorrow feels more certain.