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As a cancer survivor, I’ve found that support from friends and family makes a difference, so here are three ways they can help during survivorship.

While spending weeks in the hospital for acute myeloid leukemia, I tried eight fun things to keep me busy.

The militaristic terminology of “fighting a disease” does not sit well with me. After being diagnosed, I wasn’t fighting. I was reacting.

If you have lymphedema after breast cancer and want to enjoy the company of cats, there are strategies to avoid potential problems, especially scratches.

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

Cancer has changed my self-image, but I’ve learned a few tricks to help boost my self-confidence.

After being cancer-free for five years, I struggle with my own existence. However, I find meaning in helping others through their cancer experience.

Cancer gave me a new “fluffy” perspective on life.

My views on scars — both physical and emotional — changed throughout my cancer experience.

Reflecting on different reminders that have helped me maintain an empowering mindset and stay motivated on healing with cancer, one day at a time.

After a decade of surviving cancer, I’ve wondered if it’s possible to truly forget I had breast cancer. After a small incident, I thought perhaps it was possible. Now I’m not so sure.

After my myeloma diagnosis, each day is my own personal Olympics, filled with trials and triumph.

Just like athletes in the Olympics, it's important for cancer survivors to keep track of everything they feel and to know their bodies well.

When I started experiencing symptoms of an infection, I was worried that my follicular lymphoma had returned.

After receiving cancer treatment and leaving the hospital, sometimes it feels like a safety net has been pulled away and loneliness sets in.

Understanding how I fit in matters to me but figuring out my identity in the cancer space is not always easy.

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

It was beneficial for both myself and my loved ones when I gave a concrete answer to the question of “how can I help?”

Having role models who illustrated body positivity helped me feel more acceptance of changes after my mastectomy.

I’ve been involved in the cancer community — in one way or another — since the 1990s, when my mother was facing breast cancer.

Cancer tried to zap my will to live and taught me to learn about time. After being diagnosed, I realized that I had to make the most of each day.

I watched two relatives go through cancer treatment. When I received my own diagnosis, I was thankful that my chemotherapy was more tolerable.

It’s easy to fall into depression and anxiety during long hospitalizations for cancer, but creativity helped pull me out of those negative feelings.

From a testicular cancer scare to colon and skin cancers, my body is a roadmap of my cancer experiences.

I get upset when I read something thinking it’s true and then find out later it isn’t, especially when it’s something important regarding cancer or lymphedema.

A friend of mine is strong in her faith and is living well with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. She is someone I look up to in these matters.

I’m approaching 10 years with stage 4 breast cancer, and this question tops the “most asked” list.

When my life after stage 4 osteosarcoma felt unclear, I did my best to trust the process. Three years later, here's what happened.

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.

After having SLL for 15 years, I won't let it define me — now, I'm working towards larger passions in my life.