Blogs

At the age of 34, I received the biggest news of my life, which was my diagnosis with colon cancer. I remember that day like it was yesterday.

It’s October, and social media sites are full of vendors selling merchandise featuring pink ribbons. But here's the thing...

As a Lynch syndrome previvor, I felt that the film “Love, Danielle” struck a deeply personal chord.

My cancer journey began with a surgical oncologist who extracted my one-inch pancreatic tumor, taking with it the top third of my pancreas.

A breast cancer survivor reflects whimsically on how she might have aged with two breasts instead of one.

Prior to my diagnosis with Stage 3B Lung Cancer, I had spent many years reading self-help books. I worked hard, but never felt successful, or took pride in myself.

Oct. 1, Previvor Day, acknowledges us who carry a hereditary cancer syndrome or genetic mutation that significantly increases our risk of cancer.

After surviving testicular cancer, I learned to let go of envy, live in the moment, and embrace gratitude by staying true to who I am.

Tending my garden and observing nature teaches me resilience, presence, and growth, helping me carry joy and sorrow while living with Lynch syndrome.

As a 12-year survivor of myelodysplastic syndrome, I’ve learned that each of us faces cancer our own way, and in the end, we can say we lived life our way.

I’ve lived 22 years beyond my breast cancer diagnosis, and each day I honor survival with gratitude, wellness, and hope for myself and others.

Going through breast cancer has pushed me to do things I never thought I would.

I was diagnosed with colon cancer at 17, and while I’ll always be part of the AYA community, turning 40 has shown me the gift of growing older.

Many of the choices I've made regarding yard maintenance relate to my hopes to mitigate the risk of more cancer.

A cancer survivor explains that we must all become involved in trying to bring back cancer research.

What is the first emotion that comes to mind about your cancer journey? For me, the strong emotion that I choose is shock!

I reflect on how my family and friends showed love in different ways during the early days of my chronic cancer diagnosis.

Since being diagnosed with breast cancer, my life has drastically changed. Time has helped each day become more precious and has caused me to become more grateful.

Five years after being diagnosed with colon cancer, I would like to share how my support system continues to play a role in my life after active treatment.

Walking the woods shows me how to release fear, grief, and expectations, trusting that letting go nourishes growth, resilience and life’s next season.

The changing seasons offer a profound metaphor for the circle of life, an idea that resonates deeply with me.

Receiving a “Stand Up to Cancer Day” email gave me the strength to support a friend through her darkest cancer days.

As a 12-year pancreatic cancer survivor, I share my journey through diagnosis, treatment and survival, hoping my story inspires others to act beyond slogans.

Living with follicular lymphoma, I’ve learned many assumptions about cancer, remission and treatment side effects don’t reflect the reality I face.

When my daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27, I watched her show courage through every treatment, side effect and moment of resolve.

When I think of fall, my mind jumps to when I had to wear furry hats because I’d lost my hair from chemotherapy.

What does standing up to cancer mean to me? It means showing up for my life, even knowing that cancer is not a distant possibility but a biological reality.