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Clean Cancer Scans and Thrift Shopping

April 12th 2023

By Laura Yeager

After receiving clean cancer scans, I rewarded myself with a trip to the thrift shop.

Childhood Cancer Survivors Can Modify Death Risks

April 11th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Childhood cancer survivors tend to die of the same factors as the general population, though at an earlier age. Research showed, though, that these risks can be modified.

Sometimes Cancer Surveillance is Satisfactory

April 10th 2023

By Bonnie Annis

When survivorship becomes long-term, it can be an adjustment to move from active treatment to periodic surveillance.

Cancer Imposter Syndrome

April 8th 2023

By Natasha Carlson

After hearing others' cancer stories, I found myself feeling "less than" because I didn't undergo radiation and chemotherapy.

Lessons From Cancer Survivorship

April 7th 2023

By Joe Bullock

Nowadays, I think of myself more as a cancer survivor and advocate than patient. Here's what I learned along the way.

The Spectrum of Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis With Employers

April 3rd 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Patients with cancer may decide to share their diagnosis with their employer but approaching it in a way that is most comfortable to the patient may make it a more effective conversation.

Understanding the Cancer Experience From the Outside Looking In

April 1st 2023

By Debbie Legault

People who have never experienced cancer may think that life continues as normal after treatment is done, but that’s far from reality.

Cancer Survivors, Loved Ones Share How They Advocate

March 23rd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

We recently asked our audience how they advocate for themselves and others in the oncology space. Here’s what they had to say.

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'?"