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Writing ‘Just in Case’ Letters as a Cancer Survivor

November 2nd 2021

By Jessica Bolz

One cancer survivor explains why a friend writes letters to his loved ones before each surgery “just in case.”

The Right Foundation: Figuring Out the ‘Crazy Game of Life’ After Cancer

November 1st 2021

By Steve Rubin

A young cancer survivor explains the importance of creating connections with others who have been through the same experiences.

Community-Based Activity Programs Improve Outcomes, Quality of Life in Underserved Breast Cancer Survivors

October 26th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Medically underserved and minority breast cancer survivors experienced improved outcomes and quality of life after participating in community-based physical activity programs, according to recent study results.

Why Are We So Stressed? Fear Can Be Debilitating for Cancer Survivors

October 24th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor explains why she thinks so many people – especially cancer survivors – are so stressed right now and encourages them to share their emotions with others.

Fear or Guilt May Impede Cancer Genetic Testing, But an Oncologist Says It Shouldn't

October 21st 2021

By Brielle Benyon

A doctor helps put patients at ease when it comes to undergoing genetic testing after a cancer diagnosis and explains why it is important to do so.

When Cancer Becomes a Liability in the Relationship

October 15th 2021

By Jessica Bolz

What do you do when cancer begins to drive a wedge between you and your partner? “I always feel it could cause the end of my relationship because I’m too much,” writes one survivor.

What Do I Say to a Cancer Survivor?

October 14th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Sometimes cancer survivors do not realize how hard it is for other people to know what to say. We need to educate them!

Did My Wife Die From Cancer Because of Fate, Destiny or Necessity?

October 12th 2021

By Robin Zimmerman

A man who lost his wife due to cancer explains how it changed the trajectory of his family’s lives. He writes, “The question will still weigh on me at times, often in a religious or philosophical sense – was this the plan all along?”

Reigniting Sexual Intimacy and Desire Important for Patients With Cancer

October 8th 2021

By Antonia DePace

Many patients with cancer experience challenges with sexual intimacy. Body image, self-esteem, vaginal health and a positive mindset all come into play.

There’s a World of Differences Behind Each Cancer Survivor

October 8th 2021

By Amanda Ferraro

Every cancer survivor has a different story and experience, and they should not always be looped into the same category. “Like fingerprints, we all have different characteristics and are individually unique,” writes a survivor.