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Cancer Made Me Superstitious

January 31st 2023

By Chelsey Gomez

After being diagnosed with cancer, I’m nervous to plan for my future, and can’t say I’m in remission without knocking on wood.

On Cancer and Careers: How a Diagnosis Changed Survivors’ Jobs

January 30th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

We asked our audience of cancer survivors how their diagnosis affected their careers. Here’s what they had to say.

Is There a Scale for Cancer Survivorship?

January 26th 2023

By Stephanie Landon

My cancer was caught early, and I never had to have chemotherapy — leading me experience survivor’s guilt and ask, “can I even call myself a survivor?”

Finding Our Purpose After Cancer

January 25th 2023

By William Ramshaw

Here are four ways I found purpose in my life after being diagnosed with cancer.

Loneliness May Lead to Chronic Conditions, Emotional Distress in Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors

January 16th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

As young adults, survivors of childhood cancers were more likely to report feeling lonely compared with their siblings, emphasizing the importance of screening.

When Memory Lane Veers Into Cancer Highway

January 16th 2023

By Felicia Mitchell

Cancer is complicated enough while we are in it. How important are specific memories and details as we focus on survivorship into, hopefully, an old age that may bring natural memory loss?

Bouncing Back After High-Stress Moments While Fighting Cancer

January 14th 2023

By Steve Rubin

My body and mind go through a lot before and after cancer scans. Here is how I bounce back.

Youth Taught Me a Lot About My Cancer

January 10th 2023

By Ron Cooper

When I was asked to speak to a youth service club about my cancer, they asked some meaningful questions, making me take stock of my experience.

Patients with Cancer Share How They Celebrate Milestones

January 9th 2023

By Sailaja Darisipudi

CURE® surveyed its audience to learn how they celebrate milestones in their experiences with cancer, if they do at all. Here’s what they have to say.

Being Persistent Pays Off in Cancer Advocacy

January 7th 2023

By Bonnie Annis

Fighting for something I believe in was worth it, especially since it came to my health after cancer.