Laura Yeager

Having a collection of prayers before, during and after a mammogram has helped ease my mind tremendously after having breast cancer.

I bought 14 precious cancer bracelets in a discount store to help spread awareness about cancer — something I’m ready to speak out about.

Having breast cancer has allowed me to truly appreciate and love my husband even more these days.

In preparation for a family member’s wedding, I purchased a new bra and protheses and felt like a princess by doing so.

I happened to see my breast surgeon at an art show and, out of respect, chose not to talk to her.

My mother helped take care of me when I had breast cancer. Now, I find myself giving back and taking care of her after she broke her hip.

Walt Disney died of lung cancer, leaving an important lesson to my son.

I couldn't help but pray for Kate Middleton and her recent diagnosis of cancer.

My birthday makes me wonder about growing old — something I want to earn.

When I was finally allowed to eat after my mastectomy, the hospital-grade turkey sandwich tasted like the best thing ever.

"Getting cancer is kind of like getting stuck out in the rain — torrential rain."

I hadn’t done aerobics in decades, but it was time to be off the cancer couch.

I never thought I’d say it, but I miss my padded bras.

I had never donated to St. Jude’s Hospital before, even though I’d had cancer twice.

Having had cancer twice before, I know the choreography if I have it again.

Back 50 years or so ago, people didn’t discuss cancer freely. Today, things have changed.

So many aftereffects occurred with my two cancers.

I became a frequent shopper at the hospital gift shop throughout my cancer experience.

After a certain amount of time in the day, bras become devilish and must be removed immediately!

My mom kept me safe from everything, until cancer showed her she couldn’t.

Even though I did smoke cigarettes, I made sure that I didn't smoke enough to get cancer from it.

Dealing with my cancer was much easier than dealing with the possibility of my mother’s cancer.

Anticipating a cancer scan, I think back on my early encounters with cancer.

After receiving clean cancer scans, I rewarded myself with a trip to the thrift shop.

I’m reflecting on the distant past — a time before my cancer diagnoses.

My local cancer wellness center offered a singing bowls session, which I found incredibly relaxing.

After experiencing another cancer scare (which thankfully turned out to be OK), I purchased a wig and a fun outfit to wear, prompting my family to think my cancer had returned.

I once again find myself in the cancer gray zone after being diagnosed with pulmonary lung disease — will this lead to another cancer diagnosis?

I would be devastated if my husband left me during my cancer experience. Unfortunately, that is a reality for some people.

At a neighbor’s funeral, I realized that people have their own hardships, too, and there is a time and a place to discuss my cancer diagnosis.