Survivorship | News

Recognizing Cancer Fate Without Losing Control

July 15th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Patients and their caregivers can navigate a terminal cancer diagnosis while keeping dignity intact.

Why Doesn’t Cancer Make Sense?

July 15th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A woman in remission from her cancer ponders why the disease seemingly chooses to steal certain lives and spare others.

7 Years Going on 8 – Life After Pancreatic Cancer

July 13th 2021

By William Ramshaw

A survivor of pancreatic cancer looks back on the day he received his diagnosis, and shares advice for others in the same shoes.

Perfectly Unclear

July 12th 2021

By Steve Rubin

Dealing with cancer at a young age can cause regular milestones to feel rushed or misplaced.

Reaching 7 Years: A Long Time to be Cancer-Free

July 9th 2021

By Bonnie Annis

Celebrating “cancerversaries” is important to cancer survivors, but what happens when years pass, and the celebrations feel too good to be true? One survivor shares her story.

Debunking the Phrases 'Cancer Fighter' and 'Warrior'

July 8th 2021

By Ron Cooper

A cancer survivor confesses that he feels mislabeled by the words “fighter” and “warrior” when used in reference to his journey.

Why Cancer Survivors Cannot Always Be Positive

July 7th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor describes how frustrating it can be to experience toxic positivity.

Five Things You Must Do at Your Next Oncology Follow-Up

July 1st 2021

By William Ramshaw

A cancer survivor shares tips for getting through dreaded follow-up appointments that may lead to anxiety.

It Is Not Always the Cancer

June 30th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor recalls the scary moment she experienced what she thought was a new life-threatening side effect.

My Road Map of Scars

June 26th 2021

By Marissa Holzer

A woman describes the scars that cancer and other life events have left her with.