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Black Cancer Survivors May Experience Lower BMI, Improved Quality of Life in Neighborhoods That Are Close to Walkable Destinations

September 14th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Residing in neighborhoods that are within walking distance of destinations such as shops, restaurants and bus stops was associated with a decrease in BMI among black cancer survivors.

Celebrating the End of Cancer Treatment

September 13th 2021

By Kim Johnson

After enduring cancer, how does one celebrate completing treatments? A woman writes about celebrating all of her sister's successes, no matter how big or small.

12 Years in Remission From Cancer

September 9th 2021

By Brenda Denzler

A cancer survivor dedicates two spirited poems to living 12 years post-cancer.

Expert Talks ‘Massive Exposure’ to Toxins After the 9/11 Attacks

September 9th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

An expert from Mount Sinai shares his account of Sept. 11, 2001, and describes how the toxins released as a result of the attacks have long-term health impacts.

Cancer Survivors Have Less Marijuana Use Than Those Without a Cancer History

September 8th 2021

By Antonia DePace

Cancer survivors were less likely to use marijuana than their counterparts who never had cancer, according to recent research.

What Do BRCA and Lynch Syndrome Have in Common?

September 7th 2021

By Georgia Hurst

A previvor analyzes the similarities and overlaps between living with Lynch syndrome and a BRCA mutation.

The Bubble of Cancer Survivor Health

September 3rd 2021

By Jessica Bolz

A cancer survivor expresses the frustration of constantly worrying about protecting her health in a dangerous world.

Athletics Helped Olympian Kevin McDowell Get Through Cancer

September 1st 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

Olympic triathlete Kevin McDowell explains how certain aspects of surviving cancer and training for the Olympics became intertwined throughout his journey.

Suffering Goes Beyond Cancer

August 25th 2021

By William Ramshaw

A patient with pancreatic cancer discusses how far words of kindness can go to individuals dealing with pain and suffering.

How a Cemetery in an Abandoned Ghost Town Inspired One Patient With Cancer

August 24th 2021

By Marissa Holzer

“I like to think the people of Bodie counted every day and made every day count, as hard as their lives were, reminding me to do the same,” writes a woman with metastatic breast cancer about her visit to Bodie State Historic Park.