Heal Spring 2021

April 26, 2021

Many survivors who have sexual side effects after treatment feel too uncomfortable to share this information with their doctor, and some doctors may not know how to address it with their patients.

April 18, 2021

Enjoy a refreshing kale salad on a sunny afternoon and a savory chickpea curry during an April shower. And don’t forget to treat yourself with kindness — and pudding!

April 16, 2021

How one survivor’s journey led to her realization of what survivorship care is lacking and the importance of advocating for yourself during survivorship.

April 15, 2021

Lymphoma survivor Nina Luker talks about receiving a diagnosis at age 24 and how sharing her story with nearly 200,000 supporters on social media helped her find purpose.

April 14, 2021

A slower walking pace may be associated with a higher risk of mortality rate in survivors of cancer compared with their healthy matched peers, according to an expert.

April 14, 2021

A study out of Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia found that 87% of survivors of breast, pelvic, endometrial, prostate, bladder and rectal cancer said treatment affected their sexual function or desire.

March 11, 2021

Learning to set boundaries can be a healthy project, writes a cancer survivor. She provides insight into how the hobby of gardening and setting boundaries share commonalities.

February 23, 2021

A cancer survivor reflects on her decision to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it was made available to her.

February 22, 2021

There are certain patient characteristics that are associated with fear of recurrence. However, there are simple steps that survivors can take to cope.

February 21, 2021

“Did you hear the one about the cancer procedure that went terribly wrong?” “It turned out to be a ‘bi-oopsie!’”

February 19, 2021

Cancer survivors are just like snowflakes in that they are unique and not the same, says a two-time cancer survivor.

February 09, 2021

A penile cancer survivor recalls how he can become irrational and lash out at his loved ones during the days leading up to his next scans. His wish: To be normal again.

February 09, 2021

Survivors of adolescent or young adult cancer diagnosis experience a 20% higher risk of a psychotic episode and a 30% higher chance of an outpatient mental health visit compared to individuals with no history of cancer.

February 04, 2021

A cancer survivor laments the difficulty of dealing with the pandemic and discusses one possible solution.