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How a Blog and Social Media Have Helped Me Fight Cancer

May 27th 2022

By Steve Rubin

I didn’t know that starting a blog and turning to social media at the age of 30 after a cancer diagnosis would be so beneficial. But, I’m glad it turned out that way.

I Don’t Want My Sister to Go Through Cancer Treatment Alone, But Do I Risk Exposing Her to COVID-19?

May 26th 2022

By Kim Johnson

I can’t imagine not seeing my sister during her blood cancer treatment, but I also struggle to picture the effects of infecting her with COVID-19.

The 6 Words My Oncologist Said That Gave Me Hope

May 26th 2022

By Martha Carlson

When I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, I was comforted by a simple phrase my oncologist told my husband.

Will My Daughter Be a Triple-Positive Breast Cancer Pioneer?

May 25th 2022

By Debbie Legault

I haven’t seen many 10-year triple-positive breast cancer survivors in my online support groups, but I can’t help but wonder: will my daughter be the one?

I Was Blindsided by a Cancer I’ve Never Heard Of

May 24th 2022

By Michelle Velez

I was told that I would miscarry my pregnancy, but continued to feel more pregnant, leading to my molar pregnancy diagnosis — a condition I’ve never heard of before. 

Do You Ever Question Your Cancer Care?

May 23rd 2022

By Amy Nutial

I’ve always received impeccable care at my cancer center, but a recent experience made me feel like I was no longer a priority.

Having Cancer Makes Me Live on the Edge, Though I Never Asked To

May 20th 2022

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Cancer is a dangerous disease that comes with many difficult decisions, making me constantly feel like I’m living on the edge.

My Experiences With My Cancer Support Systems Were Unfortunate

May 19th 2022

By Jessica Bolz

When you put your feelings out there in cancer support groups — be it in-person or virtual — you’re opening your ideas up to others’ interpretation, and some might not like what you have to say.

Cancer Centers Need a Room for Rage

May 19th 2022

By Mark Hicks

Anger is a reaction to injustice, which cancer certainly is. Sometimes I wished there was a place in the cancer treatment centers to let that rage out.

My Family Tree Has Been Hit Hard by Cancer

May 18th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

When my brother was diagnosed with cancer, I faced challenges of reliving my own journey while trying to help him know what to expect.

The Alphabet Soup of Medicare Is so Confusing

May 17th 2022

By Marissa Holzer

From Plan A and B to “donut coverage,” choosing a Medicare plan is frustrating — especially when considering the costs of a cancer diagnosis.

Years After My Diagnosis, I Still Can’t Shake the Cancer Hound That Chases Me

May 16th 2022

By William Ramshaw

As I go in for another cancer follow-up, I need to remind myself that what could happen is different from what would happen.

Cancer Creates Empathy, But Hope Must Prevail

May 16th 2022

By Ron Cooper

After experiencing cancer, I feel a profound sense of empathy for others in tough situations, from the war in Ukraine to COVID-19.

No Matter the Obstacle Thrown in Our Faces, Cancer Advocates Will Always Succeed

May 13th 2022

By Robin Zimmerman

I like to think that cancer advocates live the motto of the postal service, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from their swift completion of their appointed rounds.”

The Start to Rolling the Dice After my Cancer Diagnosis

May 12th 2022

By Khevin Barnes

I was never a gambler … that is, until I was diagnosed with cancer.

The Search for a Post-Mastectomy Swimsuit Can Be as Puzzling as Wordle

May 12th 2022

By Felicia Mitchell

Finding a swimsuit if you have not chosen reconstruction after breast cancer can be a challenge, but there are many ways to find what best works for you.

When Old Friends Ask How Things Are With My Family, I Avoid Talking About Our Cancer Experience

May 11th 2022

By Debbie Legault

Should I mention my daughter’s cancer diagnosis, or keep people blissfully unaware, and say that we’re all doing fine?

Stop Saying Cancer is a 'Battle'

May 10th 2022

By Chelsey Gomez

I can’t stand the “battle language” of cancer, including terms like “cancer warrior” and “losing the battle” with the disease.

Cancer, COVID-19 and the Choices We Make

May 9th 2022

By Martha Carlson

When it comes to both COVID-19 precautions and life with cancer, I feel like I have to sacrifice some privacy to gain understanding from the people around me.

Emergency Moves to Help Respond to Cancer Triggers

May 9th 2022

By Steve Rubin

The cancer experience is far from over when scans turn up clear. Here’s how I deal with triggering reminders of the disease.

For Mother’s Day, I’m Hoping to Help Prevent Hereditary Cancer

May 6th 2022

By Mark Hicks

With Mother’s Day upon us, I’m advocating for better genetic cancer screening so that no more children are motherless on this day.

My Sister's Cancer Journey Has Taught Me to Live Moment by Moment

May 5th 2022

By Kim Johnson

After my sister was re-diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, I was reminded to find laughter in every day because nobody knows what tomorrow holds.

I Didn’t Expect to be Dropped Back into the ‘Cancer Blender’

May 5th 2022

By William Ramshaw

A recent injury reminded me that I could be dropped into the “cancer blender” at any time, though I should not focus on all the “what ifs.”

I Had No Clue My Cancer Would Be So Hard on My Kid

May 4th 2022

By Laura Yeager

Nobody prepared me for the hardest part of my cancer experience — the toll it would have on my 6-year-old son.

Hot Weather, Hot Flashes, Hot Mess: Dealing With Cancer-Related Hot Flashes in the Summer Months

May 3rd 2022

By Liz McSpadden

I used to love spending time outdoors during the warm weather, but when I started getting hot flashes after my cancer-related oophorectomy, enjoying hot days got a bit trickier.

Is My Drinking Water Carcinogenic Now, Too?

May 3rd 2022

By Bonnie Annis

Since being diagnosed with breast cancer, I’ve been vigilant about reading the labels of items I buy to see if they contain carcinogens, but I never thought about the potential chemicals in my drinking water... until recently.

Dear John Wayne: Let’s Cut ‘the Big C’ Down to Size, Because Cancer Is a Coward

May 2nd 2022

By Ron Cooper

John Wayne coined the term, “the Big C,” for cancer, but I think it’s time that the capital letter C stands for something better.

As the World Moves on, I’m Reminded at How Much Time Was Lost to Cancer

April 29th 2022

By Steve Rubin

Throughout my cancer experience, I’ve relied heavily on friends and family for support. But as they are moving on and starting families of their own, I realized how much time I’ve lost to cancer.

While I Appreciate the Concern, Think Before Speaking to Cancer Survivors

April 28th 2022

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Well-meaning comments can come off as bothersome — or even hurtful — to me as I navigate cancer.

During the Pre-Cancer Days, My Intuition Pushed Me in the Right Direction

April 27th 2022

By Amy Nutial

Before being diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer, I started to live a healthier life and took notice of some concerning symptoms.

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