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The Zen of Cancer

June 19th 2019

By Khevin Barnes

Mindfulness and meditation for the masses. What does this mean to those of us with a life-threatening disease?

When Fear Interferes with Cancer Survivorship, Savor Life!

June 18th 2019

By Felicia Mitchell

Even a cancer survivor with an upbeat attitude can experience bittersweet blues sometimes out of the blue. There are ways to learn from this feeling, whatever we call it, and keep on going.

Cancer Treatment, Resilience and a Brother Made of Concrete

June 18th 2019

By Ryan Hamner

Can fitness make you physically prepared for a medical detour?

When Beating Cancer Means Battling the System

June 17th 2019

By Karen Peterson

When my oncologist wanted to start me on a standard treatment, I asked her why. She said some of her other patients had gotten it. She was basing my life on someone else’s results? This survivor decided to seek other opinions and became her own advocate.

The Deep Breaths Within Resiliency

June 17th 2019

By Martha Carlson

Getting back up matters when cancer knocks you down, but so does pausing for reflection.

Redefining Success After Breast Cancer

June 13th 2019

By Stephanie Sandler

Breast cancer was one of the best things that ever happened to me – and I never want it again. Now I am cancer-free and living a more fulfilling life than before the illness. Here are 10 insights and experiences from my cancer journey that continue to sustain me professionally and personally.

Cancer and a Mid or Later-life Crisis?

June 11th 2019

By Barbara Tako

A nine-year breast cancer survivor and five-year melanoma survivor shares her thoughts on cancer survivorship with a side of mid-life crisis.

A Tornado of Survivor Guilt

June 11th 2019

By Jamie Aten, Ph.D.

Like opposing wind fronts my emotions collided, spinning off a funnel of survivor guilt on a day I never thought would come.

Three Things to Avoid When Trying to Feel Normal Again After Cancer

June 10th 2019

By Ryan Hamner

Here are three things I learned to avoid when recovering from cancer treatment.

Live Your Best Life Now

June 8th 2019

By Bonnie Annis

Making the choice to get busy living is often difficult for those with cancer, but the choice to start living your best life can be a good one. Each person must decide what that life looks like and when it’s time to start living it.